Behind Bars: Has Kristine Barnett Been Incarcerated?

Want to know if Kristine Barnett is in jail? Find out in the latest update on Natalia Grace's adoptive mother with the airing of Natalia Speaks, the follow-up documentary series to The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. The original series told the unbelievable story of an orphan from Ukraine who ended up with Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010 after moving from home-to-home.

The aftermath resulted in significant disagreement; Michael alleged that Natalia had misrepresented her age in the original series and attempted to harm his wife and biological sons, while Natalia accused Kristine of physical and psychological abuse. In 2012, the Barnetts legally changed Natalia's age from eight to 22 before leaving her to live on her own in an apartment in Indiana. Natalia Speaks provides insight into the situation and reunites Natalia and Michael after years apart. However, the role of Kristine remains unresolved.

Natalia Speaks: Is Kristine Barnett in jail?

Kristine Barnett is currently not incarcerated. In March 2023, the eight charges of neglect of a dependent against her were dismissed. According to the most recent update, court records indicate that she is now living in Florida.

In 2018, Kristine and Michael divorced, with their eldest biological son Jacob living with Michael and their two youngest sons living with Kristine. After initially claiming that Natalia was a psychopath who tried to harm him and his family, Michael later turned on Kristine, telling Natalia that they had "the same monster." Despite not participating in the documentary series, Kristine shared a detailed Facebook post addressing the matter following the release of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.

In May 2023, Natalia’s new parents Antwon and Cynthia Mans were called out by Kristine for their treatment of Natalia, who they took in after she was forced to live alone as a minor with a disability. “The Manns are not Natalia’s mom and dad and never were,” Kristine wrote in the now-deleted post. “When questioned in court they could not identify how many children they ‘have.’ They put her money under their control.”

The allegations against Kristine are at odds with Natalia’s account, who asserts that the Mans provided her with a caring home and that Kristine was the one who abused her. It is uncertain if Kristine will be held accountable legally or if the accusations will be looked into further after the airing of Natalia Speaks.

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace and Natalia Speaks Episodes 1-4 can be found on Max and Discovery Plus. More information about the case is available below.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Natalia Grace case, I am eagerly awaiting the release of Natalia Speaks, the follow-up documentary series to The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. The original series left me with many unanswered questions, and I am hopeful that this new series will shed more light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Natalia's adoption and the subsequent allegations of abuse.

I am particularly interested in learning more about Kristine Barnett's role in this case. While she has been cleared of the neglect charges against her, there are still many unanswered questions about her behavior and motivations. I am also curious to hear Natalia's perspective on the events that transpired and to learn more about her current relationship with her adoptive parents, Antwon and Cynthia Mans. Overall, I believe that Natalia Speaks has the potential to provide valuable insights into this complex and fascinating case.