Legal analyst, Beth Karas, breaks down the key moments and takeaways from the first installment to highlight just what is at stake for Natalia as Natalia Speaks picks back up with her story.
The Barnett’s adoption of Natalia, an allegedly six-year-old Ukrainian Orphan, turns into a nightmare when they learn she may not be six or Ukrainian. With suspicions mounting, the Barnetts discover they may have an adult stranger in their home.
Michael Barnett reveals Natalia tried to poison and harm them as the Barnett’s own lies surface. This information leads to the question -- is there more than one villain here?
Now re-aged as an adult and living alone, Natalia wreaks havoc at her new apartment by sexually propositioning and stalking the residents. Meanwhile, the Barnett’s truly sinister side emerges as they face a social services investigation into Natalia.
The Barnetts, now divorced, abandon Natalia in an apartment in Lafayette, Indiana. With no food, a/c, electricity or phone, the police get involved. Despite Michael’s efforts to blame Kristine solely, his shocking confessions lead to their arrests.
As Michael’s trial approaches, he shifts fault to Kristine and catches a break when the judge throws out any discussion of Natalia’s age during the trial.
Michael Barnett must face the consequences of his actions, and Kristine is next.
In a jaw-dropping premiere, Natalia attempts to fill the missing pieces of her life by learning the truth about her age. Meanwhile, shocking new information reveals that the Barnetts knew more about Natalia when they adopted her than they ever let on.
In an explosive confrontation, Natalia demands answers from Michael about why they adopted her. Law enforcement officials involved in the case answer questions about the Barnetts' true motivations behind adopting Natalia.
Natalia describes the horrible multi-pronged plot by the Barnetts to get rid of her. The Barnetts would try anything to get rid of Natalia, from having her re-aged as an adult to attempting to institutionalize her.
Natalia returns to the Barnett's home of horrors to confront the neighbor who abandoned her. Kristine's evil plan to eliminate Natalia now includes eliminating Michael as well. Natalia is preparing to confront Michael once more.
Natalia and Michael square off once more in a no-holds-barred brawl. Natalia wants more than just answers from Michael. She wants evidence and admissions about the assault she endured at the hands of Michael and Kristine.
Natalia and Michael's argument comes to an unexpected and emotional end. Natalia discovers her permanent family as terrible secrets about her past in Ukraine emerge.