Ill take care of it.'. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. 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. He was a sweetheart.. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. 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. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. 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. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Yall dont care about a human life. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Investigators soon uncovered that Parker had still received more than $16,000 in Social Security payments meant for Brittany, after she said the child was no longer in her care. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The investigation is still ongoing. 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. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. She says they were left by catheters. Detectives never found Brittanys body. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. They say they were not surprised by the results. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. I called repeatedly. 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. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! I know me when I see me. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Got through with my smile.. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I do remember a feeding tube. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. 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. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. I do remember that, Stevenson added. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. 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. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. 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 said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. I do remember a feeding tube. 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. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. That is not me. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Yall dont care about a human life. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. This is me!'". Most of these children were not reported missing until federal legislation was passed in 2014 requiring state agencies to report a missing or abducted child to law enforcement and NCMEC "24 hours of receiving information about a missing child under their care," according to NCMEC. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. 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 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. She is me, and I am her. 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. 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. 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. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. 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. . We knocked on the door. He was a sweetheart.. He was non-verbal. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. But that may not be true. 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 . And she looks like me. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. She is me, and I am her. 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 saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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 woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a Virginia girl who went missing at seven years old back in 2000. Parker told the same judge the same story. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. 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