Attorney for Kristine Barnett Discloses “Truth” Regarding Natalia Grace Before Deletion

The ongoing saga surrounding Natalia Grace has taken another twist as Kristine Barnett, her former adoptive mother, shared a post online claiming to disclose the “truth”of the situation—only for it to be swiftly deleted. While season three of the documentary series, *The Curious Case of Natalia Grace*, recently aired, the spotlight has shifted away from Natalia’s past with the Barnetts and onto the allegations involving her current adoptive parents, Cynthia and Antwon Mans.

Recent developments have verified Natalia’s biological age, thanks to the assistance of the DePauls, a family that rescued her from the Manses. They aided Natalia in obtaining a passport, revealing that she was a minor when the Barnetts legally changed her age from eight to 22 in 2012. In earlier legal troubles, both Michael and Kristine faced charges for neglect in 2019, but these charges were ultimately dismissed in subsequent years, specifically 2022 and 2023.

Kristine Barnett’s Now-Deleted Video on Natalia Grace

Kristine Barnett's Facebook post — Facebook

On January 5, the day prior to the premiere of the docu-series, Kristine Barnett posted on her Facebook page a video featuring her attorney Mark Nicholson discussing *The Final Chapter*. However, the video has since been removed from his YouTube channel. In her post, Kristine expressed gratitude towards Nicholson, stating: “I was not aware my attorney was doing this but would like to thank him. This has to be done. The truth has to be told somehow. Thank you.”

The removal of the video raises questions, potentially suggesting an ongoing investigation. Producers of the series previously contacted law enforcement to inquire about any probes into Cynthia and Antwon Mans, but authorities replied that they could not comment due to the confidential nature of such cases. Consequently, it remains uncertain whether this is linked to the deletion of Nicholson’s video.

Supporters of Kristine expressed their thoughts in the comments, with one follower commenting, “Looking forward to even more truths unfolding.”Another supportive sentiment reflected on Kristine’s character, stating, “The real Kristine Barnett story is her selflessness and all of the families and children she has supported and has personally sacrificed for over the last two decades.”

Kristine Barnett, Natalia Grace, and Michael Barnett — ID

Kristine and Michael adopted Natalia in 2010

Despite the attention now being on the Mans, discussions surrounding the Barnett family remain prevalent. Within the *Natalia Grace* subreddit, commentators discussed the authenticity of Kristine’s Facebook account, expressing skepticism over its legitimacy and questioning whether she could face legal action. However, others rebutted this, affirming that her social media presence seems genuine, although her situation is indeed complex.

Further comments suggested that Natalia might have grounds for financial compensation, considering her true age was not deemed admissible evidence during previous court proceedings. Conversations also arose about the possibility of using the recent change to her documented age as a reason to revisit her past mistreatment.

Michael Barnett Criticizes Kristine and Antwon

Michael Barnett also made headlines as he appeared briefly in season three of *The Curious Case of Natalia Grace*, where he sharply criticized both Kristine and Antwon. He expressed his desire to distance himself from the situation, articulating that his experiences with Natalia had been traumatic and referring to Antwon as “nightmare fuel.” Michael claimed, “He is a controlling entity that prevents you from leaving, having free thought.”

Many viewers reacted strongly to Michael’s comments, particularly noting the irony in his warnings about Natalia’s current danger, given his role in her past vulnerabilities. One Reddit user articulated concern over the public’s shifting focus from the Barnetts to the Mans, urging that accountability should be evenly distributed, highlighting the Barnetts’ contribution to Natalia’s distress.

For those wanting to catch up on the series, *The Curious Case of Natalia Grace* Seasons 1-3 are currently streaming on Max. For further insights and breakdowns of specific episodes, including the finale’s implications and character developments, feel free to explore our detailed analyses and coverage.

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