The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

Published: June 19, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Michael and Kristine Barnett thought they were adopting a six-year-old little person with a disability from Ukraine. But Natalia had the physical traits of an adult, including pubic hair and a period. Soon the family lived in fear as the girl was threatening to harm them. The Barnetts petitioned a court to declare her an adult and they moved Natalia to her own apartment to live on her own. But police were not convinced Michael and Kristine hadn\\u2019t used the system to abandon a special needs child. \\n\\nFrom Investigation Discovery and available to stream on Max comes \\u201cThe Curious Case of Natalia Grace.\\u201d With extensive interviews from Michael Barnett, the docuseries explores Natalia\\u2019s identity and true age, the family dynamics, and the legal fallout that resulted. Viewers are left to decide whether the Barnetts or Natalia are the actual victims.'