Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. He was a sweetheart.. 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 . But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Katlynn Stevenson, who says she has the results from a DNA test to prove that she is Brittany, told NBC12 News in an interview that she was the seven-year-old old, who officials werent looking in the right state for. Shes still here. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. Her wife, Ladajah Kelly, also believed the images of Ms Stevenson and said: From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin. Twenty-one years ago, a little girl named Brittany Renee Williams disappeared from Rainbow Kids, an independent foster home run by Kim Parker in the '90s. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. They say they were not surprised by the results. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. 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. The same exact smile. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. 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. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. That is not me, said Stevenson. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. An Indiana woman says she has DNA evidence to prove she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old girl who went missing two decades ago. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. And yes. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. And yes. In the seconds it took for her to Google missing children and the name Williams, Stevenson said her life didnt just change - it was revealed to her. 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. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. When asked, When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? Stevenson responded: That little girl went through a lot, but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. I was actually ecstatic. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. 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. Back and forth all the time.. Back and forth all the time.. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. The NCMEC also places children who've been missing for over six months in the "long term missing category" and estimated that only about 150 children were found after missing for a decade or longer. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. Very sad kind of a creepy feeling, Sarah Minter, a childhood friend of Brittanys, said while looking at the home. You were so soft-spoken. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I was actually ecstatic. 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 . "And Brittany Renee Williams' photo popped up," Stevenson told WWBT. I know me when I see me. She had AIDS. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. We also have not heard back at this time. Kaylynn Stevenson says a DNA test with her . A woman in Indiana says she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. . The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Its strange.. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Got through with my smile.. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. She is me, and I am her. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. But that may not be true. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. We knocked on the door. 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. 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 . I do remember a feeding tube. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. 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(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 . The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. Its a smile that radiates with a 100% probability when Stevenson is with those who matter to her most - her wife Dajah and their two daughters, Isabella and Sarai. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. They say they were not surprised by the results. Parker told the same judge the same story. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. WWBT reported that the FBI and Henrico Police are investigating Stevenson's DNA sample against the other living daughter of Rose Marie Thompson, Williams' biological mother. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. She is me, and I am her. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. There are still many questions surrounding this case. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. There are still many questions surrounding this case. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. 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. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years. She says they were left by catheters. Got through with my smile.. They say they were not surprised by the results. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. A woman in Indiana has said she has the DNA evidence to prove that she is Brittany Williams, a seven-year-old child who went missing from a foster home in 2000 with AIDS. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Brittany Renee Williams was seven years old when she disappeared from a foster home run by Kim Parker of Henrico, Virginia. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. I was actually ecstatic. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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