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Ill take care of it.'. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. 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 . But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. No evidence ever turned up of it. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! The woman who had legal guardianship over her, Kim Parker, ran a foster home for children with special needs or were otherwise medically fragile. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. BREAKING: DAY 10: Jury handed case in Christopher Clements second urder trial, Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, Students ill after coming into contact with weed killer at Arizona elementary school, Action Day: Storm expected to bring rain, snow to Tucson, New Funding Bridges Gap Between Communities, Dog helps rescue baby in fire; family trying to recover after losing everything, Tennessee woman is first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street, DAY 10: Jury handed case in Christopher Clements second urder trial, Police: Fatal shooting at Hobby Lobby distribution center in Oklahoma City. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. 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. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. I know me when I see me. 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. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I was actually ecstatic. 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. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. The two girls lived a block away from each other. 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. Kim kept that money, Martin said. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. She was soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". You were so soft-spoken. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. After entering the world, Baby Brittany was shuffled from one foster home to another, and not long before she passed away in 1996, Brittany's mother gave her daughter to Kim E. Parker to be cared for. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Age Progression The women knew one another after meeting through a charity that helped young children with AIDS and other special needs. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. He was a sweetheart. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Im going by Brittany now. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. The charge was dismissed. 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 . I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. 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. Ms Stevenson said she spent a lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, in the search for her family history, and that her memory of her childhood was unclear. And she looks like me. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. 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. Nearly two decades later, no one has ever been charged in the disappearance of Brittany 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 . Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. We knocked on the door. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. 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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. Williams disappeared from her independent foster care under the guardianship of a woman named Kim Parker back in 2000. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. She says they were left by catheters. I do remember that, Stevenson added. You were such a sweet child. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. He was non-verbal. But both women said they never had custody of Williams and did not know where she was. Shes still here. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. She is me, and I am her. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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 . Parker told the same judge the same story. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. 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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. We also have not heard back at this time. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. She hadn't shown up to school . 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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. All rights reserved. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. That is not me, said Stevenson. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. That is not me, said Stevenson. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Copyright 2021 WWBT. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. He was a sweetheart.. Henrico Polices cold case unit stills follows up on every lead they get on Brittanys case. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. They say they were not surprised by the results. You know, 'I can do this for you. 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. There are still many questions surrounding this case. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. This is me!'". In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. 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 says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Very sad kind of a creepy feeling, Sarah Minter, a childhood friend of Brittanys, said while looking at the home. 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. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. 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 . Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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. 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. 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. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. 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