I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Got through with my smile.. And she looks like me. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Shes still here. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. I know me when I see me. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. Copyright 2019 WWBT. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. (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. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. But that may not be true. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. It didnt go to the children. In a statement to The Independent, the Henrico County Police Division said it was aware of Ms Stevensons interview and that the investigation into Brittanys disappearance remained active. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. He was a sweetheart.. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. Got through with my smile.. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Back and forth all the time.. Im going by Brittany now. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. And yes. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. You were so soft-spoken. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. She is me, and I am her. Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Dog helps rescue baby in fire; family trying to recover after losing everything, Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students, Tennessee woman is first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street, Police: Fatal shooting at Hobby Lobby distribution center in Oklahoma City. 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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Kim kept that money, Martin said. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. It didnt go to the organization.. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. You were such a sweet child. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, approximately 2000; Age at the time of disappearance: progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 24 (approximately 2017); Kim Parker . Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany.. 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. 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. Back and forth all the time.. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. I knew it was you.. But that may not be true. 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. He was non-verbal. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Parker told the same judge the same story. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. 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. 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 she (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus. We also connected Stevenson and Minter via a video chat. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. 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. 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. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I was actually ecstatic. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. That is not me, said Stevenson. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. 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 . The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . 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? 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