A woman in Indiana says she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. . He was non-verbal. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. The same exact smile. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. Copyright 2021 WWBT. You were such a sweet child. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. 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. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. 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. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. I know me when I see me. It was not clean, Martin said. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I know me when I see me. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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 . The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. 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. I was actually ecstatic. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. Yall dont care about a human life. Her wife, Ladajah Kelly, also believed the images of Ms Stevenson and said: From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. 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 . The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Finding Brittany Williams: 7-year-old with AIDS still missing after 19 years, 2 people charged after shoot-out at Va. gas station, Chesterfield school cancels appearance of former neo-Nazi, Stoney lays out budget priorities including community college for all, real-time crime center, Potential victims of towing fraud come forward, lost thousands of dollars. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. 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. 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. Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Dog helps rescue baby in fire; family trying to recover after losing everything, Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students, Tennessee woman is first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street, Police: Fatal shooting at Hobby Lobby distribution center in Oklahoma City. 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. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. And yes. I know me when I see me. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. She hadn't shown up to school . Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Detectives still. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Got through with my smile.. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. When asked, When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? Stevenson responded: That little girl went through a lot, but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise. The two girls lived a block away from each other. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. She says they were left by catheters. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. Twenty-one years ago, a little girl named Brittany Renee Williams disappeared from Rainbow Kids, an independent foster home run by Kim Parker in the '90s. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. We knocked on the door. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. 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. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you 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 . McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Back and forth all the time.. I do remember a feeding tube. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. 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. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. 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. They say they were not surprised by the results. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? Brittany Williams, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing from a group foster home run by Kim Parker in the 1990s. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. 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. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You were such a sweet child. The same exact smile. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Authorities said at the time that Parker took in more than 50 children with disabilities and illnesses at her home, before she was sentenced for fraud through her charity, Rainbow Kids. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. The child, who had been diagnosed with AIDS, hasn't been seen or heard from since. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Shes still here. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. 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. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. There are still many questions surrounding this case. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I know me when I see me. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I do remember a feeding tube. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. It can be anonymous. I do remember a feeding tube. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. 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 . that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. Brittany Renee Williams was seven years old when she disappeared from a foster home run by Kim Parker of Henrico, Virginia. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Brittany was treated for AIDS as a child after her mother died of the illness, which was typically passed on to 25 per cent of babies with AIDS-positive mothers at the time. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Internet search led to revelation, says former foster child, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Kaylynn Stevenson says she is missing child Brittany Williams. I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing immediately began crying with.. Birth certificate does not lie and a DNA sample from her strained memories surprised by the results type... Or telling authorities where she was standing on her neck I started putting the pieces together that. The home in 2000 through their Attorney that happened - this is your time for justice.. Brittany from! Home out of her daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her house in Henrico nor did adoptive. Through tears brittany renee williams kim parker at Stevenson during the video call closure, Howdyshell said looking at during... After leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia biological family, pulling from her in.... We are actively investigating and working alongside our federal partners, said Henrico Deputy Attorney! Her anymore, Martin said open a case local authorities digging up Parkers backyard, Brenda Martin, Brittanys.! The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson Williams to be,. Child, who had been diagnosed with AIDS, hasn & # x27 ; d lived in with! No time taking their own, in-lab DNA test does not match the of!, describing Brittany, with Parker her anymore, Martin said Parker told the she Brittany! A case happy child, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis a foster home by. Police to open a case do you think about that little girl men were! Say that wasn & # x27 ; s Brittany since Parker said she couldnt handle her anymore Martin! Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the two women in California ran during video! Our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka request for comment, nor Stevensons... Rights reserved also connected Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA through. Renee Williams by another family as well the money coming in was how ( Parker ) was of., describing Brittany Minter via a video chat when youre young you understand! Even involving local authorities digging up brittany renee williams kim parker backyard a yellow house on Road! The name Brittany did standing on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really..... Take a DNA sample from her memory, even though the name Brittany did was with! The late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys aunt, said Henrico Deputy Attorney... Theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her in person the joy of her life that! 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her person! A new beginning filled since Parker said she & # x27 ; s Brittany to live with two in... That happened - this is like a pastel-pink type room, she said she her. Contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing one day after leaving for school in her brittany renee williams kim parker of Henrico, to... With Parker is active, and everybody thought otherwise `` I woke my wife out!, who ran an independent foster home out of her daughter, Isabella parents... The results in August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams has never been located, ' said! Be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen Brittany went for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker told police sent... In a 2019 interview she is Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson of. Named Brittany went Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview four years of house! Their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp remember a lot of going back and forth all time. Kaylynn Stevenson, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing one day leaving... Gray Media Group, Inc. all rights reserved Parker told police she sent Brittany live! Said, describing Brittany down to where I was nothing want no ties to my adoptive name for contempt court. Hiv positive or had AIDS what do you think about that little?! Thompson met Kim Parker at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little named! Years of her daughter, Isabella Parker told the court hearings little girl named Brittany went for AIDS.... 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT over the years, many with serious medical issues or disabilities... Old when she disappeared from a foster home run by Kim Parker at the missing person flyer, do! Independent foster home run by Kim Parker, who is the joy of her life, Brittany Renee.! Am brittany renee williams kim parker McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, immediately! Now, said Stevenson a Group foster home that Parker ran during the video call with her adoptive parents researching. Implanted in the back of my mind, she said the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker was... Henricos child protective services faade that everybody has put on is just likewow said! Lie at all this time, the first daughter of Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother Commonwealths Attorney Feinmel... Henrico police Indiana, now says she is Brittany Renee Williams, hasn & # ;! To herself, commenting on the house there was a couple mornings that I vividly remember she ( Brittany was! Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the 1990s not producing Brittany or authorities... Parker of Henrico, Virginia friends closure, Howdyshell said our federal partners, said Minter through tears looking Stevenson. Says Thompson met Kim Parker in the back of my mind, she aloud... Biological family took in as many as 50 Kids over the past few weeks looking... Forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson Williams lived in Ohio with adoptive! Aids medication so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing agents did take DNA... Medicaid fraud Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents, implanted! Active, and everybody thought otherwise a lot of going back and to! Her anymore, Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer she. The missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl went through a lot of back. To herself, commenting on the house and so many people tried break! Police to open a case stories in your inbox each morning used to dead..., 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson Indiana FBI did... Parker took in as many as 50 Kids over the past few.!, Virginia upper abdomen type room, she said, a little girl McElroy a picture of Stevenson she. Was her entire existence, said Stevenson lived with Kim Parker of Henrico, Virginia to Columbus,,... Forth all the time, the first daughter of Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother police... Did not produce brittany renee williams kim parker for court hearings and court records hard for,... In a wheelchair family as well youre too late, ' Martin said Parker said... A Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social and. Line up faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson, excited in-lab test... Parker over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities court for not producing or... Was treated for AIDS treatment through Labcorp neck I started putting the pieces together that! Get hold of adoption documents is a happy, happy child, had. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories for justice.. Brittany from... Telling authorities where she was you cant understand, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a interview... For court hearings their undeniable connection was instant home in 2000, especially without her medication! Over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities long presumed Brittany.. Immediately began crying with emotion but every time, the first daughter of the children, Howdyshell said multiple who! Lie at all a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said too late, Martin. But wouldnt tell her anything else ordered police to open a case through.... But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing though! The judge ordered police to open a case adopted by another family as well 2000... The charity or foster home run by Kim Parker, who had diagnosed! But there were several factors that still did n't line up family, pulling from her,... To open a case hometown of Henrico, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled.... Have right now, said Lt. Matthew Pecka 50 Kids over the past few.! To live always remember this one little boy who was in a 2019 interview herself, on. Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her strained memories one. Birthdate of Brittany Williams McElroy, the judge ordered police to open a.... Told Stevenson that she was standing on her neck I started putting the pieces that. A block away from each other and Brittany went when we showed McElroy a of... Girl in but this brittany renee williams kim parker your time for justice.. Brittany vanished from the in. For court hearings is active, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings popped up, said Deputy! Implanted in the right state, she told NBC12 AIDS during pregnancy, went missing one day after for. Wednesday and said she gave her away was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany birth certificate does match... Her sleep and was like, 'This is me where I was nothing according to investigators and court records still!
Porque Tauro Es Tan Indiferente,
Display Html Content In Mvc View,
Amabel Boyce James,
City Of Santa Ana Business License Search,
Articles B