This is me!'". Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. 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 who told officials she had sent Brittany to live with a couple in California. She had AIDS. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. (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. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. What made the situation particularly devastating was that the little girl, who lived with her foster mother Kim Parker at the time, was being treated for AIDS. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Subscribe here. Got through with my smile.. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. She says they were left by catheters. I do remember that, Stevenson added. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. 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. Ms Stevenson, who has a resemblance to the images of seven-year-old Brittany, said she also remembered a feeding tube inserted being into her, and has a scar on her stomach to show it. 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 "weren't looking in the right state" for. Brittany Williams was an adorable 7 year old who had AIDS and has been missing for 20 years now from Henrico, VA. Brittany's mother, Rose Marie Thompson, signed custody over to a woman named Kim Parker right before she died of AIDS in 1996. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. The charge was dismissed. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. I am Brittany Renee Williams: Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, 5 adults, 3 children injured in three-vehicle crash in Hinds County, Pearl Police arrest man after high speed chase through multiple cities, 3 illegal immigrants captured after escaping ICE vehicle in Mississippi, American Car Center in Jackson is latest of the dealership to shut their doors, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. And yes. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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 did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. But that may not be true. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? 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. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. 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. He was non-verbal. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. That is not 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. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. All rights reserved. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. She is me, and I am her. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. 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 . Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. 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 . 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 . 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 Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. There needs to be justice for Brittany and what happened to her.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. No evidence ever turned up of it. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. He was a sweetheart.. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I knew it was you.. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Yall are so greedy and focused on money. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. He was non-verbal. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. The same exact smile. 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.. That is not me, said Stevenson. 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. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. 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. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. 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 do remember a feeding tube. So far, we havent heard back. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. It was just a mess. And she looks like me. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . 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