Got through with my smile.. Seven-year-old Brittany Williams was last seen at a doctor's appointment in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 2000. 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.. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Back and forth all the time.. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Shes still here. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. I do remember a feeding tube. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I was actually ecstatic. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. I know me when I see me. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I do remember that, Stevenson added. 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. Copyright 2021 WWBT. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. 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. Martin called Parker back two days later to tell her that shed watch Brittany more often, but wouldnt be able to adopt her, having three children of her own. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. The investigation is still ongoing. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. 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. But that may not be true. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! 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 family member that cares that genuinely cares. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. 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Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. And she looks like me. Yall dont care about a human life. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. 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. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. That is not me, said Stevenson. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I called repeatedly. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. 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. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. I do remember that, Stevenson added. 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 . He was a sweetheart. I know me when I see me. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. And she looks like me. Henrico police tracked down the two women in California, who said they never took Brittany. Shes still here. 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. 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. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. 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. Henrico Polices cold case unit stills follows up on every lead they get on Brittanys case. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Got through with my smile.. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. 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 . They say they were not surprised by the results. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. You were such a sweet child. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. 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 was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. She is me, and I am her. Stevenson told WWBT that she did not remember many details about her childhood except that she lived with her adoptive parents in Ohio and her surname was Williams. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. They say they were not surprised by the results. That is not me, said Stevenson. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. 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 "weren't looking in the right state" for. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. 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. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. No one has been charged in her disappearance, and due to her medical condition, it is not likely that she has survived all these years. Back and forth all the time.. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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. Im going by Brittany now. This is me!'". I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. 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. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. The charge was dismissed. 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. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. 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