Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. 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. 7-Year-Old Brittany Renee Williams Still Missing from Virginia By Buffy Gunner May 19, 2021 Virginia Brittany Renee Williams' mother, Rose Marie Thompson, was diagnosed with AIDS three months before Brittany's birth. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. And she looks like me. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. 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 . Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. He was a sweetheart.. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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. That is not me, said Stevenson. 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. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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 . He was non-verbal. 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. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell 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, in 2000. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. The two girls lived a block away from each other. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. Subscribe here. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel, who prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Its strange.. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. WWBT reported that the FBI and Henrico Police are investigating Stevenson's DNA sample against the other living daughter of Rose Marie Thompson, Williams' biological mother. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. Copyright 2019 WWBT. It can be anonymous. 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 . 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 . The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. 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. 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. 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. He was a sweetheart.. She is me, and I am her. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. That is not me, said Stevenson. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Got through with my smile.. 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. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. 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. It didnt go to the organization.. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. They say they were not surprised by the results. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. She is me, and I am her. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. I knew it was you.. While Stevenson doesn't remember a lot about her childhood, she said she does have a DNA sample taken at a LabCorp that proves she is the missing girl from 2000. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. Detectives never found Brittanys body. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. 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. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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. An Indiana woman says she has DNA evidence to prove she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old girl who went missing two decades ago. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said 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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. He was non-verbal. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I do remember a feeding tube. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. He was non-verbal. (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. 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