Shock Twist: Natalia Grace’s Age Officially Changed in Good American Family Ep.4

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In the heart of Good American Family’s fourth episode, titled ‘Right There in Black and White’, I, as a gamer, found myself immersed in the storyline where Kristine and Michael Barnett make a significant choice. The events that followed signaled the start of the procedure to alter Natalia Grace’s age declaration.

The recently debated Hulu show is modeled after the real-life events portrayed in ID’s documentary series “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace.” This series primarily focuses on Natalia, who was adopted by the Barnetts in 2010. In Episode 3, Kristine becomes increasingly convinced that Natalia is actually an adult pretending to be a child.

Despite the fact that Natalia was actually born in 2003 (which contradicts the premise of the story), since the court cases against the Barnetts were dropped, Good American Family must build their narrative around the allegations instead.

In essence, the early part focuses on the perspectives of characters Kristine and Michael, which encompasses Episode 4 as well. As the plot progresses, it’s beneficial to remember this context. For those yet to be acquainted with the narrative, beware: potential spoilers lie ahead!

Kristine prepares for her book deal 

In the year 2019, I find myself delving into Episode 4 of Good American Family. This time, it’s a heart-to-heart between me and my friend Val, where we discuss my history with Michael. Feeling confident that I can sway him, I decide to send him some photos, thinking back on how he’s always seemed reliant on me, saying, “We both know he’s the one who’s always leaned on me for support.

Previously, Kristine was getting ready for her ghostwriter’s visit. With her career on an upward trajectory, she’s the proud mother of Jacob, an exceptional child with autism. She is now planning to release a book based on her personal journey entitled “The Spark”.

Trouble arises when Child Protective Services (CPS) unexpectedly appear at the scheduled time for the ghostwriter. Michael and Kristine believe they have mistakenly visited the wrong house, but the officers persist in questioning all four of their children, including Natalia, one by one.

After ensuring everything’s clear, the Child Protection Services officers depart, and straight away, I find myself pointing fingers at Natalia. I ask Michael to escort me upwards and maintain distance during my scheduled book gathering, placing the blame squarely on her shoulders.

When the writer arrives, there’s a raucous noise coming from upstairs, causing Kristine to persuade her to move their conversation to a café instead. Once seated, Kristine shares with her a polished account of her life. She paints a picture of her seemingly blissful marriage to Michael, interspersing it with brief glimpses of heated disputes between them.

The author clarifies that she possesses the essential elements for crafting a quality book, yet prioritizes visiting Kristine within her personal living space before diving in. Upon their return home, everything appears normal… that is, until Jacob bursts in exclaiming, “Mom, you must come right away!

Everyone rushes outside where they spot Natalia tossing Ethan and Wesley’s playthings onto the road, right into oncoming traffic. In a panic, Wesley dashes out to grab his treasured toy, narrowly avoiding being struck by a hurtling truck that skillfully veers away at the last moment.

After the chaos subsides, I share all with the ghostwriter, and it’s a relief knowing this story is mine to tell. As the scribe puts it, “I’ve certainly helped bury secrets of other kids like me before.

Although Kristine and Michael’s book has a happy ending, unfortunately, their marriage does not share the same fate. In the end, Kristine chooses to gather her belongings and move her three sons to her mother Almeda’s home, leaving Michael with Natalia on his own.

Natalia calls the cops 

Previously at the Good American Family, Michael was let go from his job. Currently, he’s preparing for an important Skype interview, and he tells Natalia that “there should be no shenanigans” during this meeting.

She concurs generally, but has reservations when he mentions that if he lands the job, the family life will return to its previous state. Meanwhile, during the interview, there’s a ruckus at the door. It turns out it’s Natalia who phoned the police, requesting pizza.

In a turn of events, Michael successfully persuades the officer not to take action, but upon returning to his computer, his potential employer had already ended the call. Confronting Natalia, she reveals her chilling desire for the entire family’s demise, causing Michael to question her true motives.

Simultaneously at Almeda’s residence, a heated disagreement unfolds between Almeda and Kristine. During this altercation, we glean insights into Kristine’s troubled upbringing. Kristine reproaches Almeda for not taking sufficient measures to shield her from her “unwell” father, and criticizes her for not divorcing him sooner.

In the heated debate, Michael arrives accompanied by Natalia. Kristine then leads Natalia aside, questioning her on conditions under which she would leave, and alleging that she’s been deceitfully persuading them to finance her surgical procedures.

The camera shifts focus to Michael and the group, but their conversation is abruptly halted by Kristine’s blood-curdling screams. It appears that she has been injured from touching an electric fence, and she blames Natalia for shoving her.

After their encounter at the hospital, Kristine shares with Michael, “I believe it’s clear that she attempted to take my life.” Eventually, Michael concurs with Kristine’s account and humbly asks for her forgiveness.

She reassures him, “It’s alright, you didn’t do anything wrong. I’m the one who made a mistake.” Michael then acknowledges, “You were correct. She’s absolutely insane. We can’t have her back in our home.

They believe it’s not feasible to approach the police because they think Natalia might distort the truth. As an alternative, they plan on taking her to a mental health institution instead.

The age change begins

That evening, Michael comes back accompanied by Natalia, revealing he couldn’t locate a suitable shelter for her. He intends to search anew the next day, and until then, they secure Natalia within their garage.

1. “Natalia frequently pounds on the walls and shouts, causing disturbances that annoy nearby residents. Eventually, a detective arrives for a visit, drawing attention to the ongoing Child Protective Services investigation at their residence.”

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2. “Natalia is often heard banging on the walls and yelling loudly, upsetting neighbors. After some time, a detective drops by, pointing out that there’s an active Child Protective Services case concerning their home.”

Before reaching the garage, Kristine delivers her habitual explanation. She asserted that she took in Natalia purely out of generosity, implying that Natalia is actually a cunning adult disguising herself as a child with the intention to deceive them.

However, what truly swayed the detective was when they identified themselves as a “Christian family,” which resonated strongly with him. Following his conversation with Natalia, he not only aligned himself with the Barnetts but also proposed a course of action for them.

He notes that there’s a procedure to amend someone’s birthdate, Michael inquires if it can be easily done, and the detective explains that essentially, it’s like rectifying a paperwork mistake, allowing her actual age to reflect on her official records.

The sequence shown next includes several steps. Initially, they consult with doctors and attorneys. One doctor then drafts a letter, which the Barnetts bring to court. In a snap, Natalia’s age is legally altered from eight to 22 years old.

From hereon, I’m entrusting Nat with her own space in a new apartment. Though we’re legally her guardians, we’ll manage the rent and utilities using her disability benefits. We’ll drop by occasionally to check up on her and ensure she’s doing well.

Ultimately, they said goodbye to the girl they had raised as their own daughter, with Kristine advising Natalia to always tell the truth. “Should anyone inquire, feel free to say you appear youthful, but you’re actually of age.

Fact vs fiction in Good American Family Episode 4

It’s been stated that The Good American Family is a work of fiction and explores accusations from all perspectives. However, one thing that is indisputable is that Natalia faced an extremely challenging childhood as she was moved from one household to another.

Through comprehensive DNA analysis, we’ve discovered that Natalia was just a child when the Barnetts adopted her in 2010. This means she was born in 2003, which explains why she was around nine years old when she was placed in an isolated apartment by herself in 2012.

Previously, the Barnetts had alleged that Natalia attempted to harm Kristine by shoving her towards an electrified fence on a farm.

In The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, it was confirmed by farm employees that no threats were ever made by Natalia as the Barnetts had asserted, and they also stated that the electric fence was not activated.

As a gamer, I’d like to point out that Michael later revised his story to pin the blame on Kristine for mistreating Natalia. He went as far as labeling his ex-wife as a monster.

The American Family series consists of eight episodes, so starting from next week, you’ll notice a shift in viewpoints. Discover when the following episode will be available by checking out our release schedule guide.

You can learn about why Kristine received criticism for supporting the show, discover what happened to Natalia’s later adoptive parents, Cynthia and Antwon Mans, if they were jailed, and explore all the latest true crime shows coming to streaming services this month.

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2025-04-02 10:21