In 2010, a Ukrainian orphan named Natalia Grace was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett. While projecting the image of a perfect family, they quickly noticed a pattern of strange behavior and began to believe that Natalia Grace was not a six year old orphan in need, but an adult con artist trying to cause their death. 

Jenn walks Joe through the messy details of this disturbing case and the horrific truth behind the Barnetts’ salacious story. 

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