She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time, contacted Henricos child protective services. Parker told the same judge the same story. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. 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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. A woman identifying herself as Brittany Renee Williams, the 7-year-old girl who went missing in Virginia 21 years ago, has come forward saying she has the DNA proof to confirm her identity. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. 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 2000. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. She says they were left by catheters. 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. Stevenson and McElroy, and no doubt many others, will be awaiting the DNA results from Henrico Police, and any impact they could have on Kaylynn or Brittanys life. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. I was actually ecstatic. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. She hadn't shown up to school . Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. It didnt go to the children. Back and forth all the time.. She had AIDS. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. Got through with my smile.. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . 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 . She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. That is not me, said Stevenson. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. 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 knew it was you.. 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. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. 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 . During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. I do remember a feeding tube. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. I know me when I see me. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. The same exact smile. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. 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. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. 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. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. As she was dying, Thompson signed over custody of Brittany to Parker in 1996. Got through with my smile.. (Family photo) Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. 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! Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. 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. They say they were not surprised by the results. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Shes still here. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. According to court documents, Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud and was accused of taking over $24,000 in government benefits that were meant to go to Williams. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. And she looks like me. 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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with the two women in California. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. She is me, and I am her. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. I was actually ecstatic. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Im going by Brittany now. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. 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Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. (Family photo) Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Detectives never found Brittanys body. RICHMOND, Va. 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