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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. She says they were left by catheters. He was a sweetheart.. The two girls lived a block away from each other. 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. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. She had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. Williams has been missing for 21 years. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Detectives never found Brittanys body. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Subscribe here. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. 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Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. She dropped a plate and cut her hand. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. But Martin says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. 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 that, Stevenson added. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. (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. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. 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 . 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. It didnt go to the children. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. You were such a sweet child. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. You were so soft-spoken. But that may not be true. 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! Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. He was non-verbal. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Back and forth all the time.. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I do remember that, Stevenson added. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. They say they were not surprised by the results. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. 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 . Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. She says they were left by catheters. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. 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. And yes. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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 . This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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. (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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with the two women in California. He was non-verbal. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said 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 . 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. He was a sweetheart.. I knew it was you.. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. But both women said they never had custody of Williams and did not know where she was. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Back and forth all the time.. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. 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. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. 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 werent looking in the right state for. Its strange.. Im going by Brittany now. Sixteen years later, the girl with the bright smile is still lost, and so is the justice for why she disappeared. 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