Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I knew it was you.. Back and forth all the time.. 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. 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 . When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. I know me when I see me. And yes. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. 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. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. He was non-verbal. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. The charge was dismissed. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She is me, and I am her. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. 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. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. 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. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The same exact smile. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. 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. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Im going by Brittany now. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. Got through with my smile.. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I knew it was you.. Shes still here. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. You were so soft-spoken. He was a sweetheart.. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. 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. She told a judge that Brittany had gone to live with relatives. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. 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 . That is not me. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. But that may not be true. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. But to this day, Parker remains silent. She says they were left by catheters. The investigation is still ongoing. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. It didnt go to the children. 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 knew it was you.. Sixteen years later, the girl with the bright smile is still lost, and so is the justice for why she disappeared. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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. He was non-verbal. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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. Back and forth all the time.. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. He was a sweetheart.. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. I do remember a feeding tube. (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. Detectives never found Brittanys body. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. 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 connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Its a smile that radiates with a 100 percent probability when Stevenson is with those who matter to her most - her wife, Dajah, and their two daughters, Isabella and Sarai. 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 . She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. You were so soft-spoken. I was actually ecstatic. Investigators soon uncovered that Parker had still received more than $16,000 in Social Security payments meant for Brittany, after she said the child was no longer in her care. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. 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. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. 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. Copyright 2019 WWBT. That is not me, said Stevenson. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. I do remember that, Stevenson added. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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. Her mother had AIDS and gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim Parker, before she died. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! So far, we havent heard back. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. 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