I couldn't find a thread with Brittany's story in it so decided to post here in the hopes someone can help me locate some answers to the pressing questions I have.
Summary
Brittany's birth mother had developed AIDS whilst pregnant with Brittany. Brittany was born in 1993 with AIDS and needed constant care. Brittany's birth mother had been in touch with a charity called Rainbow Kids, ran by a woman named KEP. Brittany's birth mother decided that if anything were to happen to her, Brittany would go and live with KEP. Brittany's birth mother passed away due to complications from AIDS and Brittany went to live with KEP and her many foster children.
The children were said to be neglected and mistreated, but KEP was known to be able to sway it so Social Services were content to leave the children in her care. She was also stealing money from her charity for her own purchases, as well as squandering the benefits she received for her foster children, including Brittany.
Brittany's half-sister was still in her life, and in 2000 KEP called her to tell her she couldn't deal with Brittany anymore because she (7-years-old at this point) was "flirting" with the contractors coming into KEP's house. KEP made reference to Brittany ending up like her mother. When the half-sister said she would come and take Brittany to live with her, KEP told her that it was too late as Brittany had gone to live with someone else.
There have been so many lies told by Kim on where exactly Brittany has gone. From volunteers of the Rainbow Kids charity who claimed to never have Brittany in their care, to KEP telling police Brittany was living with relatives. KEP has never disclosed which relatives.
I've included links below to some articles I found on the story as there is so much more to my summary. I have so many questions...
- Were the foster children ever interviewed about their time with KEP, and about Brittany?
- Were the contractors interviewed about Brittany's behaviour and the behaviour of Kim and the kids?
- Was there an actual custody agreement? Where would I find it?
Links I have to the case
Finding Brittany Williams: 7-year-old with AIDS still missing after 19 years
Brittany Renee Williams – The Charley Project
Brittany Williams, 7, Was Allegedly Given Away To A Woman In 2000
The Mystery of Brittany Renee Williams
Dead Girl Could Be Missing Virginian
Virginia girl's 2000 disappearance considered suspicious