Back and forth all the time.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Back and forth all the time.. 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 room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. 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. She dropped a plate and cut her hand. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Im going by Brittany now. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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. 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. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Its a smile that radiates with a 100 percent probability when Stevenson is with those who matter to her most - her wife, Dajah, and their two daughters, Isabella and Sarai. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. 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. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. 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. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. A woman identifying herself as Brittany Renee Williams, the 7-year-old girl who went missing in Virginia 21 years ago, has come forward saying she has the DNA proof to confirm her identity. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Brittany Williams, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing from a group foster home run by Kim Parker in the 1990s. And she looks like me. 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I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Copyright 2021 WWBT. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. She is me, and I am her. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. 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. 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. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I knew it was you.. 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. There are still many questions surrounding this case. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Shes still here. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. There needs to be justice for Brittany and what happened to her.. It can be anonymous. You were so soft-spoken. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. 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. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. The same exact smile. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. 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 . I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. 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. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. The same exact smile. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. I know me when I see me. Parker shed tears in the courtroom. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. We also have not heard back at this time. 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. 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 acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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. And she looks like me. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. He was non-verbal. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! I do remember that, Stevenson added. 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