Natalia Grace adoptive parents Michael and Kristine Barnett sparked legal and public attention amid abuse allegations.
Natalia Grace is the disabled Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism. The case has taken a new turn as she confronts her adoptive father, Michael Barnett, over heinous abuse claims.
She was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010. She has faced years of accusations from her adoptive parents. They even petitioned a judge to change her legal age from eight to 22.
Now, in a six-part docuseries titled The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, she shares her side of the story.
This article delves into the details of Natalia’s case, focusing on the actions and accusations made by her adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett.
Natalia Grace Adoptive Parents Michael And Kristine Barnett
Natalia Grace’s adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett, were embroiled in a tumultuous legal saga marked by accusations.
The story begins in 2010 when Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia Grace. She has spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare genetic disorder causing dwarfism.
The couple, initially told Natalia was six years old. They later expressed doubts about her age.
The situation escalated when Kristine discovered pubic hair during a bathing attempt. Also, Natalia’s hidden menstrual cycle came to light.
The Barnetts were confused and concerned. They cited “evidence” that Natalia was older than claimed and took steps to change her legal age to 22.
The allegations against Natalia by her adoptive parents are disturbing and span a range of claims.
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Natalia Grace Abused Case Update: What Did Her Parents Do?
The Natalia Grace abuse case update revealed a disturbing array of allegations.
Kristine Barnett, in 2019, alleged that Natalia threatened to stab the family in their sleep. She also pushed her toward an electric fence, and even poured bleach in her coffee, stating, “I am trying to poison you.”
The Barnetts were taken into custody on child neglect charges in 2019. It was after abandoning Natalia in an Indiana apartment and moving to Canada.
Michael was acquitted in October 2022, while Kristine had her case dismissed in March 2023. The closing of Natalia Grace’s abuse case brought both relief and lingering questions.
In October 2022, Michael was acquitted of child neglect charges related to abandoning Natalia in an Indiana apartment. Subsequently, in March 2023, Kristine Barnett had her case dismissed.
The legal proceedings concluded with the dismissal of charges against Kristine Barnett, leaving the case in a state of ambiguity.
Parents Michael And Kristine Barnett Accused Natalia Grace
The accusations made by Michael and Kristine Barnett against Natalia are both perplexing and serious.
They claimed Natalia was not a child but a dangerous sociopath with homicidal tendencies. The Barnetts alleged that Natalia tried to kill them, holding a knife and looming over their bed.
These claims, however, are contested by Natalia, who vehemently denies any murderous intentions. The docuseries, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, sheds light on Natalia’s side of the story.
It has been challenging the narrative constructed by her adoptive parents. Natalia, in the docuseries, asserts her innocence and challenges the lies constructed by the Barnetts.
Medical evidence, including DNA testing to determine her chronological age, indicates that she was closer to 22 when the Barnetts claimed she was just eight.
