The Latest Breaking News from Michael Barnett

First Thing: Fighting escalates along Ukraine frontlines

Russia claims to have fought off ‘major offensive’ and says 250 Ukrainian troops killed in attack. Plus, what caused a global shortage of pink paint?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

A US family adopted a six-year-old from Ukraine. Now they say she was an adult dwarf who tried to kill them

Michael and Kristine Barnett, of Indiana, decided in 2010 to open their home to a disabled six-year-old from Ukraine — or so they thought. What followed was a rapid cascade of suspicion and allegations that led to the demise of their marriage, criminal charges against each of them and an…

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

A US family adopted a six-year-old from Ukraine. Now they say she was an adult dwarf who tried to kill them

Michael and Kristine Barnett, of Indiana, decided in 2010 to open their home to a disabled six-year-old from Ukraine — or so they thought. What followed was a rapid cascade of suspicion and allegations that led to the demise of their marriage, criminal charges against each of them and an…

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023

Where is Natalia Grace now in 2025 and what is her real age?

Good American Family dramatises what happened when a family adopted Natalia Grace, before coming to the belief she wasn't actually a child but an adult posing as one.

Woman & Home · Jun 1, 2023

Biological mum of Natalia Grace speaks out as daughter's accused of posing as a child

Natalia Grace was said to be six years old when she was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett in 2010, but they later claimed she was actually an adult 'masquerading' as a child

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023

Natalia Grace and her adoptive parents' personalities led to 'perfect storm,' says expert

Legal expert Beth Karas insists Natalia Grace's and the Barnetts' personalities were a "perfect storm" as The Curious Case of Natalia Grace concludes

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

Natalia Grace 'tricked' adoptive parents but was 'still a child' when they abandoned her

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace continues to grip viewers and legal expert Beth Karas feels the Barnetts were wrong in their claim that Natalia was an adult when they adopted her

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace leaves fans questioning 'wild and unbelievable' claims

Natalia Grace was adopted by Michael Barnett and his wife Kristine 13 years ago, but the adoptive parents later claimed she was actually an adult 'masquerading as a child'

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023

Father of 'adopted child' reveals the giveaway signs she was actually '22-years-old'

The unusual story has now been turned into a new Discovery documentary, called The Curious Case of Natalia Grace

Wales Online · May 30, 2023

Dad of 'adopted child' Natalia Grace reveals telling signs she was '22-year-old woman'

Adoptive parents Michael Barnett and wife Kristine are set to tell how orphan Natalia Grace "masqueraded as a child with intent to harm them".

Daily Record · May 29, 2023