Home » Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace’s adoptive parents accused her of being an adult who was posing as a child. Here’s where Michael and Kristine Barnett are now.

Ukrainian orphan Natalia Grace’s adoptive parents accused her of being an adult who was posing as a child. Here’s where Michael and Kristine Barnett are now.

Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia Grace and later successfully petitioned a court to legally re-age her, claiming she was really an adult.

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