The 7 most shocking accusations made in 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks'

Palmer Haasch,Libby TorresJan 16, 2024, 02:25 IST

Natalia Grace in the documentary series "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks."Investigation Discovery

"The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" follows a Ukrainian orphan accused by her adoptive American parents of secretly being an adult.
Viewers hear from Natalia Grace firsthand in the second part of the series, which aired in January.

"The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" focuses on the experiences of Natalia, a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism adopted by parents in the US. After moving in with Michael and Kristine Barnett, however, the couple accused Natalia of secretly being an adult, and legally had her age changed.

They then moved Natalia into several apartments where she was forced to live on her own. Prosecutors later charged the Barnetts with neglecting Natalia, whose disability made her a dependent regardless of her legal age.

Now, Natalia is speaking out about her experience at the hands of the Barnetts. And in the second part of "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace," titled "Natalia Speaks," she accuses her former adoptive parents of abuse and neglect.

Here are seven of the most shocking revelations and accusations from "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks."

Natalia accuses Kristine of pepper spraying her on multiple occasions.

Natalia Grace recounts a story about her adoptive mother Kristine Barnett pepper spraying her.Investigation Discovery

Natalia takes a DNA test, which appears to reveal her biological age is close to 22.

A DNA consult indicated that Natalia Grace's biological age in August 2023 was close to 22 years old.Investigation Discovery

Michael Barnett says that he tried to leave Kristine multiple times.

Natalia Grace and Michael Barnett reunited for a tense conversation.Investigation Discovery

Natalia accuses Kristine of making her force a tampon in, even though she didn't have a period.

Natalia Grace alleges that Kristine Barnett made her insert a tampon before she was menstruating.Investigation Discovery

Natalia also accuses Kristine of beating her regularly.

Natalia Grace on "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks."Investigation Discovery

According to Natalia, Kristine once made her spray disinfectant into Kristine's coffee mug so that she could capture it on camera.

Natalia Grace on "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks."Investigation Discovery

Natalia says that Kristine once tried to set her up with an older man when she was around 7 years old.

Natalia Grace holds a phone showing a photo of herself age 7 in makeup on "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks."Investigation Discovery

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