Natalia Grace

Natalia Grace is a Ukrainian-born individual who became the subject of a widely publicized legal and media controversy. Her adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett, claimed she was an adult posing as a child, leading to a bizarre and highly debated case.

Key Details of the Case:

• Adoption: The Barnetts adopted Natalia in 2010, believing she was a 6-year-old orphan with a rare form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita.

• Age Dispute: In 2012, the Barnetts alleged that Natalia was actually an adult, claiming she displayed disturbing behavior and had attempted to harm them. A court changed her legal age to 22.

• Abandonment Allegations: The Barnetts moved Natalia into an apartment and left for Canada. They were later charged with neglect, but the charges were eventually dropped.

• Natalia’s Side: She has denied the claims, stating she was a child when the Barnetts abandoned her.

The case has drawn comparisons to the horror film Orphan (2009) and has been covered in multiple documentaries, including The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.