He was a sweetheart.. It can be anonymous. No evidence ever turned up of it. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child . Sarah Minter was a childhood friend of Brittany, who initially reached out to NBC12 to do a cold-case story on her gentle, lost friend, whom she had never forgotten. But that may not be true. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. 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There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember she (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus. We also connected Stevenson and Minter via a video chat. I do remember a feeding tube. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Most of these children were not reported missing until federal legislation was passed in 2014 requiring state agencies to report a missing or abducted child to law enforcement and NCMEC "24 hours of receiving information about a missing child under their care," according to NCMEC. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Court records say when Brittany didnt show up to school that fall, Parker was arrested for truancy. A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. So far, Investigators have stayed tight-lipped on the cold case, not even telling Stevenson the identity of the potential half-sister they swabbed for DNA in Richmond. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. It didnt go to the children. I do remember a feeding tube. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! I was actually ecstatic. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. All rights reserved. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember she (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus. We also connected Stevenson and Minter via a video chat. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. The same exact smile. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. There are still many questions surrounding this case. When you look at Stevenson, her magnetic smile, pronounced cheekbones and other delicate facial features bear an uncanny resemblance to the little girl on the missing child posters. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. WWBT reported that Stevenson began researching her biological family when she came across a photo of the missing seven-year-old girl from Virginia. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. We also have not heard back at this time. Back and forth all the time.. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. I was actually ecstatic. Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. He was non-verbal. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. Authorities said at the time that Parker took in more than 50 children with disabilities and illnesses at her home, before she was sentenced for fraud through her charity, Rainbow Kids. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child . While investigators thought that Brittany had likely died, everything changed in 2021 when a woman came forward saying that she had a DNA test that proved she was Brittany Williams. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana claimed she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a girl who went missing at the age of seven back in 2000, WWBT reported.. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. You were so soft-spoken. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. You were so soft-spoken. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. I know me when I see me. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. When asked where Brittany was, she said The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Brittany was treated for AIDS as a child after her mother died of the illness, which was typically passed on to 25 per cent of babies with AIDS-positive mothers at the time. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time, contacted Henricos child protective services. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, approximately 2000; Age at the time of disappearance: progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 24 (approximately 2017); Kim Parker . Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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