Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. She is me, and I am her. 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. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. 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 started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. Im going by Brittany now. 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. Detectives never found Brittanys body. You know, 'I can do this for you. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. I do remember that, Stevenson added. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. 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 there is no telling what was actually removed.. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. But that may not be true. It didnt go to the organization.. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. She dropped a plate and cut her hand. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. She said her memory is spotty but she also has scars from catheters and an eating tube. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. 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. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. The same exact smile. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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. Im going by Brittany now. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. 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. 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. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. 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. It can be anonymous. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. I knew it was you.. You were such a sweet child. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. 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. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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.. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. I know me when I see me. I do remember that, Stevenson added. You were such a sweet child. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Stevenson also says she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. 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 lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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 . She was soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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. Court records say when Brittany didnt show up to school that fall, Parker was arrested for truancy. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany.. But that may not be true. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. The same exact smile. She says they were left by catheters. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. He was non-verbal. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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 Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective 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. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. They say they were not surprised by the results. Yall dont care about a human life. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. There are still many questions surrounding this case. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. 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 so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? 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. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. 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. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Copyright 2021 WWBT. 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