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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. You were such a sweet child. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. They say they were not surprised by the results. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. She had AIDS. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. It can be anonymous. 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. The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. Martin called Parker back two days later to tell her that shed watch Brittany more often, but wouldnt be able to adopt her, having three children of her own. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. I remember just like it was yesterday, the doctor looking at me and saying, Shes not going to live much longer if shes not getting this medication, Feinmel said. 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. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. 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. The revelation came after Ms Stevenson searched for missing children and the name Williams, and realised that images of missing Brittany were me. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. I do remember a feeding tube. In a statement to The Independent, the Henrico County Police Division said it was aware of Ms Stevensons interview and that the investigation into Brittanys disappearance remained active. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. 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. But Martin says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. 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 . Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. She is me, and I am her. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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 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. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. He was non-verbal. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. WWBT reported that Stevenson began researching her biological family when she came across a photo of the missing seven-year-old girl from Virginia. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. 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. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. (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. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. I was actually ecstatic. 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. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Ms Stevenson said she spent a lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, in the search for her family history, and that her memory of her childhood was unclear. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. 7-Year-Old Brittany Renee Williams Still Missing from Virginia By Buffy Gunner May 19, 2021 Virginia Brittany Renee Williams' mother, Rose Marie Thompson, was diagnosed with AIDS three months before Brittany's birth. 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. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Williams has been missing for 21 years. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. The charge was dismissed. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. So far, we havent heard back. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. 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. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. She is me, and I am her. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. (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. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time, contacted Henricos child protective services. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. He was non-verbal. He was a sweetheart.. He was non-verbal. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. I do remember a feeding tube. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. You were so soft-spoken. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. He was a sweetheart.. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 24 (circa 2017); Kim Parker Missing Since 08/18/2000 Missing From Richmond, Virginia Classification Endangered Missing Sex Female Race Biracial, Black, White Date of Birth 03/20/1993 (28) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 p. Benefiting Ashley Younger The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. 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Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. I do remember that, Stevenson added. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. 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. She is presumed to be dead. 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