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The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. Yall dont care about a human life. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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. Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker - who told officials she had sent Brittany to live with a couple in California . Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. That is not me. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. It can be anonymous. 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. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. 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. 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. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. I know me when I see me. 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. They say they were not surprised by the results. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. I do remember a feeding tube. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, 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 . She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 24 (circa 2017); Kim Parker Missing Since 08/18/2000 Missing From Richmond, Virginia Classification Endangered Missing Sex Female Race Biracial, Black, White Date of Birth 03/20/1993 (28) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 p. Benefiting Ashley Younger No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. 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 has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. He was non-verbal. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. 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. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. You know, 'I can do this for you. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. You were such a sweet child. 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. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Yall dont care about a human life. And yes. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Yall dont care about a human life. 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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. And she looks like me. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. But to this day, Parker remains silent. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Got through with my smile.. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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 2000. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. We knocked on the door. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. And she looks like me. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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. 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. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. She is me, and I am her. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. And she looks like me. You were so soft-spoken. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Back and forth all the time.. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. And she looks like me. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. The charge was dismissed. I can do that for you.. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Two years later, in 2003, a newspaper reporter aiming to do a follow-up story, alerted social services when Parker told her she no longer lived there. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Back and forth all the time.. But that may not be true. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Im going by Brittany now. Brittany Williams, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing from a group foster home run by Kim Parker in the 1990s. The same exact smile. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. 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. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. 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