Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Got through with my smile.. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I do remember a feeding tube. 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 . She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. 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. It was just a mess. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Parker was also charged for Medicaid fraud. But that may not be true. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. They say they were not surprised by the results. But that may not be true. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. 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. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. No evidence ever turned up of it. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. There are still many questions surrounding this case. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. 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. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. You were such a sweet child. 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. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. I knew it was you.. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. She says they were left by catheters. 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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. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. He was a sweetheart. 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. And her kids look like me, smiled 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 . He was a sweetheart.. 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. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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 . You were so soft-spoken. She was soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Sixteen years later, the girl with the bright smile is still lost, and so is the justice for why she disappeared. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Kim Parker, who told police Brittany had been sent to live another family in California, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to ten years in prison for cashing assistance checks meant for. 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. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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The state still paid $8,000 in insurance premiums for a child who had vanished, said prosecutors, although Parker had never actually received that money for personal use. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Im going by Brittany now. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. 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. Henrico Polices cold case unit stills follows up on every lead they get on Brittanys case. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. 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. That is not me. (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. 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. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. That is not me, said Stevenson. Ill take care of it.'. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She is presumed to be dead. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. I do remember a feeding tube. She says they were left by catheters. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. Copyright 2019 WWBT. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. 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. Got through with my smile.. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Back and forth all the time.. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 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. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. The same exact smile. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. And she looks like me. Got through with my smile.. There are still many questions surrounding this case. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. 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. 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. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. He was non-verbal. The two girls lived a block away from each other. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. 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. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. 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