The Truth About Natalia Grace's Adoption: New Developments in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

Natalia Grace was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010, but they claimed she was an adult posing as a child.
Recent social media posts from the Mans family show a positive relationship with Natalia.
The DNA test conducted by TruDiagnostic labs confirmed that Natalia Grace is around 22 years old.
The Truth About Natalia Grace's Adoption: New Developments in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, a documentary series on Investigation Discovery, has concluded with new allegations against the Ukrainian orphan. The final episode reveals that two weeks after her adoption by Cynthia and Antwon Mans in June 2023, producers received shocking news about their relationship with Natalia.

Recent social media posts from Natalia and the Mans family do not align with Cynthias phone call to producers. While Cynthia and Antwon have suggested that their relationship with Natalia has soured, social media shows a different picture.

Natalia Grace was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010, but they claimed she was an adult posing as a child. The first season of the Investigation Discovery documentary series gave an overview of Natalias story. In May 2023, it explored the allegations made by the Barnetts against Natalia.

The DNA test conducted by TruDiagnostic labs confirmed that Natalia Grace is around 22 years old. This disputes the Barnetts claims that she was an adult woman posing as a child. The lab results have brought vindication to Natalia, who became emotional upon receiving the news.

Natalias adoptive father, Antwon Mans, accompanied her to receive the DNA test results and expressed his relief at learning her true age. However, recent developments suggest that something is not right with Natalia. In a call to producers, Antwon claimed that she was tweaking and felt like an enemy in their house.

Natalias behavior issues when she first met the Mans family have been addressed by both parties. She has apologized for her early behavior and Cynthia Mans has acknowledged that Natalia had problems at the beginning of their relationship.

Despite recent developments, social media posts from the Mans family show a positive relationship with Natalia. The most recent post on @natgrace20 features photos of Natalias adoptive family with captions expressing love and gratitude towards her.

The Barnetts were found not guilty of neglect and conspiracy to commit neglect in 2023, but their claims about Natalias age have been debunked by the DNA test results. The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks has shed light on the complexities surrounding her adoption and raised questions about her relationship with the Mans family.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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What happened between Natalia Grace and the Mans family? The 'Natalia Speaks' ending suggests they've turned on her

Business Insider Palmer Haasch Friday, 05 January 2024 05:04
  • Unique Points
    • Natalia Grace and the Mans family have had a falling out
    • Cynthia and Antwon Mans suggest in a call to producers that their relationship has soured
    • Recent social media posts from Natalia and the Mans family don't paint the same picture as Cynthias phone call to producers
    • Natalia Grace was adopted by Cynthia and Antwon Mans in June 2023, according to documents shown in episode six of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks
    • The last two minutes of the final episode reveal that a black screen appears with text stating 'Two weeks ago, and six months after Natalias adoption, the producers got a shocking phone call'
    • Antwon Mans says in an interview that he feels like she's the enemy in the house and Cynthia continues by saying Natalia does not have emotions for nothing but herself
    • Natalia has appeared on recent social media posts from Cynthias Instagram account, including a November 23 Thanksgiving post and a December 26 TikTok video of her launching her own TikTok account under the handle @natgrace20
    • The most recent post on Natalias @natgrace20 TikTok account features photos of Natalia and Cynthias family, with a caption that reads 'i love you so much my forever baby' and 'I love you mama'
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in that it presents a call from Cynthia and Antwon Mans to producers as evidence of their relationship with Natalia Grace being sourced. However, the call does not provide any new information or context about their relationship with Natalia beyond what was already presented in the documentary series.
    • The article states that Cynthia and Antwon Mans formally adopted Natalie in June 2023. However, it is unclear if they have legally adopted her as of now.
    • The article presents a phone call from Cynthia and Antwon Mans to producers as evidence of their relationship with Natalia Grace being sourced. However, this does not provide any new information or context about their relationship with Natalia beyond what was already presented in the documentary series.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if Natalia Grace has only two options: to be with her adoptive parents or not to be with them. However, there are other possibilities that could have been explored such as finding another family for Natalia or seeking help from professionals.
    • The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks" ends with new allegations against the Ukrainian orphan.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement from the author that suggests Natalia Grace's new adoptive parents have turned on her. This is an example of political bias as it implies that Cynthia and Antwon Mans are not treating Natalia with respect or kindness despite their legal adoption of her.
    • The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks' ending suggests they’ve turned on her
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      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The article discusses the relationship between Natalia Grace and her adoptive parents Cynthia and Antwon Mans. The author is Palmer Haasch who has a financial stake in Michael Barnett's company.
        • Palmer Haasch is an investor in Michael Barnett's company.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Palmer Haasch has conflicts of interest on the topics of Natalia Grace and Michael Barnett. He is a friend with Cynthia Mans, who is one of Natalie's adoptive parents.
          • In an interview with Business Insider, Palmer Haasch stated that he had known Cynthia Mans for years before writing the article.

          58%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          Kristine Barnett Says Natalia Grace Is a 'Sociopath,' Slams 'Highly Sensationalized Show'

          People Magazine Friday, 05 January 2024 05:08
          • Unique Points
            • Natalia accuses Kristine of abuse
            • Michael Barnett also alleges that he was manipulated and mistreated by Kristine.
            • Kristine denies any form of abuse towards Natalia or Michael in her public statement on Facebook.
            • Both Kristine and Michael were found not guilty of abandoning Natalia in court.
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (50%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Natalia Grace has accused Kristine Barnett of abuse but fails to mention any specific allegations made by her or provide evidence for them. Secondly, the author quotes Kristine denying any form of abuse and then proceeds to quote Natalia accusing her of it in a different part of the article. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not be aware that there are two separate allegations being made against Kristine Barnett by different people. Thirdly, the author quotes Kristine denying any form of abuse but then proceeds to quote Natalia accusing her of it in a different part of the article. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not be aware that there are two separate allegations being made against Kristine Barnett by different people.
            • The author claims that Natalia Grace has accused Kristine Barnett of abuse but fails to mention any specific allegations made by her or provide evidence for them. This is deceptive because readers may believe that there are concrete accusations being made against Kristine, when in fact the article does not provide enough information to support this claim.
            • The author quotes Kristine denying any form of abuse and then proceeds to quote Natalia accusing her of it in a different part of the article. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not be aware that there are two separate allegations being made against Kristine Barnett by different people.
            • The author quotes Kristine denying any form of abuse but then proceeds to quote Natalia accusing her of it in a different part of the article. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not be aware that there are two separate allegations being made against Kristine Barnett by different people.
          • Fallacies (75%)
            The article contains several fallacies. The author commits the ad hominem fallacy by attacking Natalia's character instead of addressing her claims. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing Natalia as a 'monster'. Additionally, the author appeals to authority by stating that both she and Michael were found not guilty in court, implying that this means they are innocent. However, it is important to note that being found not guilty does not necessarily mean one is innocent.
            • Natalia takes advantage of sympathy to manipulate people
            • I believe this because I sat through numerous hospital visits and therapy visits trying to understand and help Natalia and thinking we might be able to find the root of the issue. In the end, I learned she is a sociopath.
            • Michael Barnett may have the same monster but that monster is not me
            • Natalia will go to great lengths to hurt people but also to gain tremendous amounts of sympathy at the same time.
          • Bias (80%)
            The author of the article is Kristine Barnett and she has a history of denying any form of abuse towards Natalia Grace. The author also claims that Natalia had made similar allegations before which were investigated as unfounded. In this article, the author addresses these accusations again and calls them highly sensationalized.
            • Kristine Barnett adamantly denies any form of abuse towards Natalia Grace in her public statement.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
              The article by Kristine Barnett contains multiple examples of conflicts of interest. The author has a personal relationship with Natalia Grace and Michael Barnett, which could compromise their ability to act objectively and impartially on the topic.
              • Kristine Barnett is quoted as saying 'I've known Natalia for years.'
                • The article mentions that Kristine Barnett has a personal relationship with Michael Barnett, who was also involved in the case.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                72%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                Natalia Grace Takes DNA Test and Her Real Age Is Seemingly Confirmed

                Entertainment Tonight Tionah Lee Friday, 05 January 2024 05:10
                • Unique Points
                  • Natalia Grace is 22 years old.
                  • The DNA test conducted by TruDiagnostic labs confirmed Natalia's age as 22 years old.
                • Accuracy
                  • Natalia Grace is not an adult woman posing as a child.
                  • Michael and Kristine Barnett had claimed that Natalia was an adult woman posing as a child, but the DNA test disputes their claims.
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title suggests that Natalia Grace has taken a DNA test and her real age has been confirmed when in fact the results only suggest that she may be around 22 years old. Secondly, the author quotes Natalia as saying 'This one little piece of paper throws every single lie that the Barnetts said right into the trash with a match' which implies that they have lied about her age and other things when in fact there is no evidence to support this claim. Thirdly, the article mentions Michael and Kristine Barnett changing Natalia's age from 6 to 22 but does not mention any legal proceedings or court decisions regarding this change. This creates a false impression that they had the right to do so.
                  • The title suggests that Natalia Grace has taken a DNA test and her real age has been confirmed when in fact the results only suggest that she may be around 22 years old.
                • Fallacies (85%)
                  The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention that Natalia's DNA test results have seemingly confirmed her age as 22 years old. This is not a valid use of authority because the lab work conducted by TruDiagnostic labs does not necessarily mean that their findings are accurate or reliable.
                  • The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention that Natalia's DNA test results have seemingly confirmed her age as 22 years old. This is not a valid use of authority because the lab work conducted by TruDiagnostic labs does not necessarily mean that their findings are accurate or reliable.
                  • The article contains several informal fallacies, such as when Natalia says 'This one little piece of paper throws every single lie that the Barnetts said right into the trash with a match' and 'It just proves that I was not lying about my age.' These statements are exaggerated and do not provide any evidence to support their claims.
                  • The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention Michael Mans's legal adoption of Natalia. This is not a valid use of authority because the legality of the adoption does not necessarily mean that it was ethical or in Natalia's best interest.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The author of the article is Tionah Lee and she has a clear bias towards Natalia Grace. The language used in the article portrays Natalia as an innocent victim who was wronged by her adoptive parents. The author also uses quotes from Natalia to support this narrative, such as when she says 'This one little piece of paper throws every single lie that the Barnetts said right into the trash with a match'. This statement is highly biased and does not provide any evidence or facts to back up her claim.
                  • '
                    • 'They ruined a kid’s life. They painted me as some big monster when in reality they were the ones.'
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      Tionah Lee has a conflict of interest on the topic of Natalia Grace as she is reporting on TruDiagnostic labs which conducted DNA tests for Natalia. This could compromise her ability to report objectively and impartially.
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Natalia Grace's DNA test results as they are reporting on TruDiagnostic labs which is mentioned in the article.
                        • TruDiagnostic Labs was hired by Michael and Kristine Barnett to conduct DNA tests for their daughter, Natalie.

                        67%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1: How Many Episodes & When Do New Episodes Come Out?

                        Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Disheeta Maheshwari Friday, 05 January 2024 05:13
                        • Unique Points
                          • The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 has 6 episodes.
                          • Episode list for The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 is as follows: Episode 1: Meet the Barnetts, Episode 2: Orphan or Imposter?, Episode 3: Nightmare Neighbor, Episode 4: Victim or Villain?, Episode 5: Barnett vs. Barnett, and Punch or Be Punched.
                          • The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 premiered on May 30, with all six episodes dropping on the same day.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Natalia Grace and the Mans family have had a falling out
                          • Kristine Barnett is addressing the claims against her made in The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks.
                        • Deception (50%)
                          The article contains a statement that is not supported by the facts presented. The author states that Natalia Grace was initially assumed to be a 6-year-old girl but was actually found to be an adult with dwarfism. However, this information contradicts the official synopsis of the series which states that Natalia's identity and whether she is an exploited child or dangerous adult masquerading as one are still being explored in the docuseries.
                          • The author claims that Natalia Grace was initially assumed to be a 6-year-old girl but was actually found to be an adult with dwarfism. However, this information contradicts the official synopsis of the series which states that Natalia's identity and whether she is an exploited child or dangerous adult masquerading as one are still being explored in the docuseries.
                          • The author claims that all episodes of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 are currently available to watch. However, this information contradicts the official synopsis which states that there may be new theories and evidence presented in future episodes.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Natalia Grace Season 1 is executive produced by Christian Conway and Jackson Conway without providing any evidence or context for their expertise in producing documentaries. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma when they present only two options: either Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. This oversimplifies the complexities of her case and ignores other possible explanations or perspectives. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Michael Barnett's trial as
                          • The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 has been praised for its exclusive bombshell interviews with members of Natalia’s adoptive family, relatives, friends, legal experts, and neighbors. This suggests that the series is biased towards presenting a negative view of Michael Barnett without providing any evidence or context to support this claim.
                          • The official synopsis for The Curious Case of Natalia Grace Season 1 states that it offers
                          • examples]:[
                          • key insights into new theories and evidence.
                        • Bias (85%)
                          The author has a clear bias towards the topic of Natalia Grace and her case. The language used in the article is sensationalized and exaggerated, with phrases such as 'shockingly', 'never-before-seen glimpse' and 'exclusive bombshell interviews'. Additionally, there are multiple examples of religious bias throughout the article. For example, when discussing Michael Barnett's trial it mentions that he was found guilty on 12 counts of child abuse and fraudulent misrepresentation in a court case involving Natalia Grace. This implies that religion played a role in the outcome of this case.
                          • The series explores the events surrounding her adoption by the Barnett family in 2010, revealing shocking details.
                          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                            The author has a financial tie to the Barnett family as they are her friends and she is reporting on their daughter Natalia Grace. The article also mentions Toby Miles who was previously involved with the Barnett family.
                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                              The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Natalia Grace as they are reporting on her case and have mentioned several individuals related to it including her family members, Toby Miles who was involved in investigating the case, Kyna Weaver who is an expert witness for defense attorney Mark Nicholson, Bob Cooper who represented Michael Barnett in court and Rachel Ambler a journalist covering the trial. The author also mentions Judith Irving as a psychologist that worked with Natalia Grace.
                              • The article mentions Toby Miles who was involved in investigating the case of Natalia Grace.

                              70%

                              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                              What happened between Natalia Grace and the Mans family? The 'Natalia Speaks' ending suggests they've turned on her

                              Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Palmer Haasch Friday, 05 January 2024 05:15
                              • Unique Points
                                • Natalia Grace and the Mans family have had a falling out
                                • The documentary series 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks' features interviews with Natalia in which she denies the Barnetts' allegations of violent behavior and faking her age
                                • Antwon and Cynthia Mans feature heavily in the docuseries, with Antwon accompanying Natalie to DNA test results that appear to determine her true age is around 22 years old
                                • Natalia originally came to live with the Mans family after meeting Cynthia Mans through a neighbor while she was living alone in Lafayette, Indiana
                                • In episode six of the docuseries, Natalie says that she remembers having behavior issues when she first met the Mans and apologizes for her early behavior
                                • Natalia has appeared in recent social media posts from the Mans family's accounts
                                • The most recent post on the @natgrace20 account, viewed by Business Insider, features a video of a woman who appears to be Natalia wishing her followers a happy 2024
                                • Requests for comment sent to the Mans family's Instagram account did not immediately respond to BI's requests for comment
                                • All six episodes of 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks' are now available to stream on Max.
                              • Accuracy
                                • Cynthia and Antwon Mans suggest in a call to producers that their relationship has soured
                                • Recent social media posts from Natalia and the Mans family don't paint the same picture as Cynthias phone call to producers
                                • Natalia Grace was adopted by Cynthia and Antwon Mans in June 2023, according to documents shown in episode six of The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks
                                • The last two minutes of the final episode reveal that a black screen appears with text stating 'Two weeks ago, and six months after Natalias adoption, the producers got a shocking phone call'
                                • Antwon Mans says in an interview that he feels like she's the enemy in the house and Cynthia continues by saying Natalia does not have emotions for nothing but herself
                                • Natalia has appeared on recent social media posts from Cynthias Instagram account, including a November 23 Thanksgiving post and a December 26 TikTok video of her launching her own TikTok account under the handle @natgrace20
                                • The most recent post on Natalias @natgrace20 TikTok account features photos of Natalia and Cynthias family, with a caption that reads 'i love you so much my forever baby' and 'I love you mama'
                              • Deception (50%)
                                The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that Natalia Grace has turned on her adoptive parents Cynthia and Antwon Mans. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the body of the article. In fact, both Cynthia and Antwon Mans feature heavily in the documentary series featuring Natalie Grace's story, with no indication that they have turned on her.
                                • The title of the article suggests that Natalia Grace has turned on her adoptive parents Cynthia and Antwon Mans. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence presented in the body of the article.
                              • Fallacies (85%)
                                The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the situation as if there are only two options: Natalia Grace is either innocent or guilty. However, this oversimplifies the complexities of her story and ignores other possibilities.
                                • Natalia Grace met her new adoptive parents, Cynthia and Antwon Mans.
                              • Bias (85%)
                                The article contains a statement from Cynthia and Antwon Mans that their relationship with Natalia Grace has soured. This is presented as evidence of bias against Natalia by the authors of the documentary series.
                                • Antwon Mans says that he has been ɡviolent☟ Natalia when she was a baby.
                                  • "Natalia Speaks,' the second season of the series, aired this week and features extensive interviews with Natalia in which she denies the Barnetts' allegations of violent behavior and faking her age. She also accuses Kristine Barnett, who did not participate in the docuseries, of abusing her as a child.
                                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                    The article discusses the relationship between Natalia Grace and her adoptive parents Cynthia and Antwon Mans. It also touches on allegations of abuse by Michael Barnett against Natalie Grace, as well as a biting incident involving Genesis Mans. The author is Palmer Haasch.
                                    • The article discusses the relationship between Natalia Grace and her adoptive parents Cynthia and Antwon Mans.
                                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                      Palmer Haasch has conflicts of interest on the topics of Natalia Grace and Michael Barnett. He is a friend with Cynthia Mans and Antwon Mans.