I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. 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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. You were such a sweet child. 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 didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. WWBT reported that Stevenson began researching her biological family when she came across a photo of the missing seven-year-old girl from Virginia. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. 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. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. It didnt go to the organization.. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. That is not me, said Stevenson. Im going by Brittany now. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. I do remember that, Stevenson added. She says they were left by catheters. Parker told the same judge the same story. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. 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. 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Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. No evidence ever turned up of it. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. It didnt go to the children. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. (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 do remember a feeding tube. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. Parker was also charged for Medicaid fraud. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. And yes. I knew it was you.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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 never found Brittanys body. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. Parker shed tears in the courtroom. 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. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. There are still many questions surrounding this case. 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. . Copyright 2019 WWBT. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. She had AIDS. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. The investigation is still ongoing. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! I do remember that, Stevenson added. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. 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. Back and forth all the time.. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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. Shes still here. 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. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Yall dont care about a human life. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. When asked where Brittany was, she said I know me when I see me. And yes. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Back and forth all the time.. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. Stevenson told WWBT that she did not remember many details about her childhood except that she lived with her adoptive parents in Ohio and her surname was Williams. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Got through with my smile.. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. 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Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. 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 . A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. All rights reserved. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. We deserve to know the truth of where she is, Martin 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 . Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. Back and forth all the time.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. I do remember a feeding tube. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! 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. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. 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. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. NBC12 did email and mail a letter to Kim Parker and has not yet heard back. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. I do remember that, Stevenson added. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. 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She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. 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 did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. He was non-verbal. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Its strange.. Im going by Brittany now. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. It was not clean, Martin said. They say they were not surprised by the results. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. 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. 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. Very sad kind of a creepy feeling, Sarah Minter, a childhood friend of Brittanys, said while looking at the home. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. She hadn't shown up to school . Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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 . Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said.
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