You were such a sweet child. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Most of these children were not reported missing until federal legislation was passed in 2014 requiring state agencies to report a missing or abducted child to law enforcement and NCMEC "24 hours of receiving information about a missing child under their care," according to NCMEC. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. We cannot give the family closure. 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. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 28 (circa 2021); 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 (29) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 pounds 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. Two years later, in 2003, a newspaper reporter aiming to do a follow-up story, alerted social services when Parker told her she no longer lived there. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. 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. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. That is not me. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. He was a sweetheart.. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I know me when I see me. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. No evidence ever turned up of it. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. 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. 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. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. Im going by Brittany now. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Shes still here. 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. I was actually ecstatic. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. She says they were left by catheters. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. There are still many questions surrounding this case. 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 ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, Assistant district attorney from Williamson County suspended after DWI wreck in Hewitt, Texas superintendent resigns after student finds his gun in school bathroom, Dog helps rescue baby in fire; family trying to recover after losing everything, Tennessee woman is first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street, Police: Fatal shooting at Hobby Lobby distribution center in Oklahoma City, Lethal level of Benadryl in infants system off the charts, says expert who testified in retrial of ex-Waco daycare owner, California board denies parole for RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. There needs to be justice for Brittany and what happened to her.. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. The same exact smile. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. He was non-verbal. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. That is not me, said Stevenson. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a Virginia girl who went missing at seven years old back in 2000. I was actually ecstatic. 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. The same exact smile. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. She is me, and I am her. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 . WWBT reported that Stevenson began researching her biological family when she came across a photo of the missing seven-year-old girl from Virginia. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. 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 . Yall dont care about a human life. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Henrico police tracked down the two women in California, who said they never took Brittany. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. The two girls lived a block away from each other. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. 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. 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. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. We deserve to know the truth of where she is, Martin said. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. 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. And she looks like me. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. Williams has been missing for 21 years. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. I was actually ecstatic. You were such a sweet child. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. He was a sweetheart.. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. I know me when I see me. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. She is me, and I am her. 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