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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. But both women said they never had custody of Williams and did not know where she was. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Her mother had AIDS and gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim Parker, before she died. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. She is me, and I am her. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. As have the FBI. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. (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 knew it was you.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. 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So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. I do remember a feeding tube. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. He was a sweetheart.. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. They say they were not surprised by the results. Brittany Williams, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing from a group foster home run by Kim Parker in the 1990s. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with the two women in California. 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. Back and forth all the time.. Ill take care of it.'. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. They say they were not surprised by the results. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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 . Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. 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 . You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Kim Parker, who told police Brittany had been sent to live another family in California, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to ten years in prison for cashing assistance checks meant for. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. 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. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. 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. There are still many questions surrounding this case. 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 know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I know me when I see me. He was a sweetheart.. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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 will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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. There are still many questions surrounding this case. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. I do remember a feeding tube. 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.. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. I called repeatedly. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Parker was also charged for Medicaid fraud. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. 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. No one has been charged in her disappearance, and due to her medical condition, it is not likely that she has survived all these years. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker - who told officials she had sent Brittany to live with a couple in California . 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. And she looks like me. The same exact smile. The two girls lived a block away from each other. Got through with my smile.. I knew it was you.. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I was actually ecstatic. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I know me when I see me. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. I do remember that, Stevenson added. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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 . That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. She hadn't shown up to school . Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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 . 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 . Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker . She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. She says they were left by catheters. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. But that may not be true. It can be anonymous. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Brittany Renee Williams was seven years old when she disappeared from a foster home run by Kim Parker of Henrico, Virginia. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? It was just a mess. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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 did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. 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. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. 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. 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