That is not me, said Stevenson. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Copyright 2019 WWBT. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. But that may not be true. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. That is not me, said Stevenson. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. I was actually ecstatic. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. It can be anonymous. 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. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. He was non-verbal. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Ms Stevenson, who has a resemblance to the images of seven-year-old Brittany, said she also remembered a feeding tube inserted being into her, and has a scar on her stomach to show it. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Williams has been missing for 21 years. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. 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 . I do remember a feeding tube. Henrico police tracked down the two women in California, who said they never took Brittany. We also have not heard back at this time. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. 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. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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 know me when I see me. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Its strange.. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. She says they were left by catheters. 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The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. 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. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. I knew it was you.. 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. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. I was actually ecstatic. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. And yes. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. She is me, and I am her. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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 . Martin was Thompsons half-sister. The same exact smile. 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.. (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. 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. Shes still here. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. She said her memory is spotty but she also has scars from catheters and an eating tube. 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 had AIDS. 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. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. We knocked on the door. 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 . Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. 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. 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.. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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 . Shes still here. But that may not be true. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. No evidence ever turned up of it. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. 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