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ID Announces Docuseries “The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace,” The Story That Inspired ‘Orphan’

Odds are you’ve seen the 2009 horror film, Orphan. What if I was to tell you that it was based on a true story? Investigation Discovery announced today the new docuseries “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,” which offers extraordinary access and exclusive insight into a mystery ripped straight from the headlines. Who is Natalia Barnett? Initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone growth disorder that can result in skeletal abnormalities as well as issues with hearing and vision, Natalia was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, the happy family dynamic soured when allegations against Natalia were brought by the Barnetts, who alleged Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child with the intent to harm their family. In 2013, Natalia was discovered living on her own, which ignited an investigation that led to Michael and Kristine’s arrest and a firestorm of questions. This is an astonishing odyssey of deceit,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2023

ID’s True Crime Series “Very Scary People” Returns For A New Season (Trailer)

“Very Scary People,” hosted and executive produced by Donnie Wahlberg, returns for a new season next month on its new home Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network. Through in-depth interviews and incredible archival footage, each two-hour episode will offer unprecedented and comprehensive insight into not only the twisted crimes of these individuals but a glimpse into their background, possible motives, psyche, and the investigations that subsequently brought them all to justice. Featuring local authorities and journalists who investigated and covered the cases and interviews with those close to both the victims and the killers, each episode of “Very Scary People” will offer a comprehensive look into some of society’s most evil minds. The season premiere, “The Trailside Killer,” premieres on Sunday, April 16 at 9/8c on I.D. and focuses on serial killer David Carpenter. From 1979 to 1981, Carpenter terrorized Northern California’s typically tranquil hiking trails, shocking the quiet community surrounding them with his cold-blooded violence. He led local

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 25, 2023

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ID Announces Docuseries “The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace,” The Story That Inspired ‘Orphan’

Odds are you’ve seen the 2009 horror film, Orphan. What if I was to tell you that it was based on a true story? Investigation Discovery announced today the new docuseries “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace,” which offers extraordinary access and exclusive insight into a mystery ripped straight from the headlines. Who is Natalia Barnett? Initially assumed to be a 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone growth disorder that can result in skeletal abnormalities as well as issues with hearing and vision, Natalia was adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010. However, the happy family dynamic soured when allegations against Natalia were brought by the Barnetts, who alleged Natalia was an adult masquerading as a child with the intent to harm their family. In 2013, Natalia was discovered living on her own, which ignited an investigation that led to Michael and Kristine’s arrest and a firestorm of questions. This is an astonishing odyssey of deceit,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 25, 2023

ID’s True Crime Series “Very Scary People” Returns For A New Season (Trailer)

“Very Scary People,” hosted and executive produced by Donnie Wahlberg, returns for a new season next month on its new home Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network. Through in-depth interviews and incredible archival footage, each two-hour episode will offer unprecedented and comprehensive insight into not only the twisted crimes of these individuals but a glimpse into their background, possible motives, psyche, and the investigations that subsequently brought them all to justice. Featuring local authorities and journalists who investigated and covered the cases and interviews with those close to both the victims and the killers, each episode of “Very Scary People” will offer a comprehensive look into some of society’s most evil minds. The season premiere, “The Trailside Killer,” premieres on Sunday, April 16 at 9/8c on I.D. and focuses on serial killer David Carpenter. From 1979 to 1981, Carpenter terrorized Northern California’s typically tranquil hiking trails, shocking the quiet community surrounding them with his cold-blooded violence. He led local

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 25, 2023