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human-interest2 years ago•4 min saved

"Natalia Grace: Unraveling the Controversy and Seeking a Fresh Start"

Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian orphan with a rare form of dwarfism, was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett, who later accused her of being an adult and changed her legal birth year. In a documentary, Natalia takes a DNA test that suggests her biological age is close to 22, contradicting the Barnetts' claims. Testimony from her childhood dentist also supports her claim of being a child at the time. While DNA tests can provide insights into biological age and health, they do not definitively determine chronological age based on birth date.

via Business Insider|

#age-dispute #biological-age #dna-test

society2 years ago•5 min saved

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Orphan or Adult Imposter?

The strange case of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian girl adopted by an Indiana couple who later accused her of being an adult impersonating a child, has been the subject of a recent docuseries. The couple abandoned her and moved to Canada after legally changing her age from eight to 22 years old. Prosecutors charged them with neglect of a dependent, but the case was dismissed. The docuseries includes interviews with neighbors who had unflattering things to say about Natalia, but prosecutors say they have evidence that her listed birthdate of 4 September 2003 is accurate. The ultimate question remains whether Natalia was a child when the Barnetts left her.

via The Guardian US|

#adoption #age-dispute #documentary

society2 years ago•3 min saved

Natalia Grace speaks out on sociopath allegations and neglect case verdict.

Ukrainian dwarf Natalia Grace has spoken out against her adoptive parents' claims that she was an adult "sociopath" masquerading as a child. The controversy surrounding Natalia's true age has been ongoing, with a legal expert recently calling for her case to be revisited. The Barnetts, her adoptive parents, accused her of conning her way into their family and terrorizing them, but Natalia denies these claims. The documentary "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" portrays her adoptive mother as abusive and threatening. Natalia's case has sparked a debate about the ethics of international adoption.

via Daily Mail|

#adoptive-parents #age-dispute #controversy