Natalia Speaks, a new documentary series, will soon be released with additional footage that promises to provide answers to the case's most pressing question. The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, a six-part docu-series released in May by ID, delves into a bizarre and perplexing tale, with conflicting narratives from Natalia Grace and Michael Barnett at its core.
The synopsis reveals that Natalia, initially believed to be a Ukrainian orphan with a rare bone growth disorder, was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, the family dynamic took a turn for the worse when the Barnetts alleged that Natalia was an adult posing as a child with harmful intentions. In 2013, it was discovered that Natalia was living on her own, sparking an investigation that led to the arrest of Michael and Kristine and raised many questions.
While the series mainly focused on Michael’s perspective, a follow-up series featuring Natalia's point of view is expected to be released soon. Sneak peek footage of the upcoming series, "Natalia Speaks," hints at the possibility of new evidence that could solve the case's most significant mystery.
Natalia Speaks teases Natalia Grace’s real age in new footage
The focal point of the case revolves around a 2012 court decision made by Michael and his ex-wife Kristine Barnett, in which Natalia's age was legally altered from eight to 22. This decision has been a major source of dispute, but Natalia Speaks is poised to establish her true age through thorough DNA testing.
In the documentary's chilling opening scene, viewers are promised to receive answers to their burning questions as the camera cuts to the analysis of Natalia's blood sample and dental x-ray. An examiner confidently states, "What I'm about to reveal will definitively determine Natalia's true age." Another expert assures viewers that "her DNA holds all the answers." This discovery will be groundbreaking, as Natalia's actual age has been at the heart of the controversy. If it is confirmed that Natalia was indeed a child while in the care of the Barnetts, this would mean that not only did they subject her to living alone in an unadapted apartment, but also did so while she was a minor.
According to IDMichael Barnett, if Natalia was actually an adult, it would support several of his previous claims in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, and the family would no longer have been legally required to provide financial support for her at that time.
Many people support Natalia's perspective, with one person stating: "You can see that she was a child back then because she has clearly grown physically over the last few years." Another person remarked: "The fact that her birth parent was found and she confirmed that she was actually a child surprised me!"
On the opposing side, a viewer commented: "She knew she was an adult when she was pretending to be a child. What other lies is she telling?" Another person added: "I trust the parents. She's older than she appears and she's a skilled manipulator."
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Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of true crime documentaries, I eagerly await the release of "Natalia Speaks," the follow-up series to "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace." The original series left me with many unanswered questions and a sense of unease about the Barnetts' motives and actions. Natalia's perspective is crucial in understanding the full truth behind this bizarre and perplexing case.
The sneak peek footage from "Natalia Speaks" promises to provide new evidence that could definitively determine Natalia's true age. The analysis of her blood sample and dental x-ray, along with expert testimony, has the potential to be groundbreaking. If it is confirmed that Natalia was indeed a child while in the care of the Barnetts, it would raise serious questions about their decision to leave her alone in an unadapted apartment and their legal responsibility towards her.