During the latest episode of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace on Wednesday, Natalia Grace's new adoptive family has raised concerns, adding another layer of complexity to her already baffling story.
The world became captivated by Natalia Grace's story in 2023 when a documentary chronicled her adoption by Michael and Kristine Barnett.
The Barnetts made startling allegations in the show, asserting that the Ukrainian orphan they adopted in 2010 was not a six-year-old child, as they initially believed, but rather an adult masquerading as a minor. They also claimed that Natalia had attempted to harm them and presented what they deemed "evidence" supporting her alleged age deception.
Ultimately, the Barnetts legally changed Natalia's age to 22 and arranged for her to live in an apartment by herself while they relocated to Canada. They were subsequently charged with neglect of a dependent, with Michael found not guilty and the charges against Kristine dropped.
Check out the trailer for The Curious Case Of Natalia GraceNatalia had the opportunity to share her side of the story in the follow-up documentary, Natalia Speaks, where she accused her adoptive parents of victimizing her and "ruining her life."
Hopes seemed to rise for Natalia when the Mans family decided to adopt her. However, the latest episode of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace revealed a growing sense of mistrust within her new adoptive family, Antwon and Cynthia Mans.
"Something ain't right with Natalia. This girl is tweakin," Antwon candidly remarked to the show's producers via The Hollywood Reporter. He went on to express his concerns: "I feel like she's the enemy in the house. And she said to us, we have held her hostage. Made us look like we're the enemy."
Cynthia joined in, asserting, "Natalia is stabbing her family in the back over a complete lie."
Antwon elaborated on Natalia's behavior: "She's done other things too, but this was a new low. Natalia does not have emotions for nothing but herself. We're done. We're done with her."
The documentary concluded with a title card teasing that "Natalia's story will continue."
In another part of the documentary, Natalia consulted medical professionals to definitively determine her real age. She admitted that she had falsely claimed to be 22 years old, but she contended that Kristine had trained her to lie.
Natalia characterized the alteration of her age as the "worst" thing the Barnetts had ever done to her and expressed regret for having trusted the family so quickly.
While the release date of the next episode of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace remains uncertain, the ongoing saga continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting more revelations.
