In the final episodes of the ID series, Natalia's continued communication with her prior adoptive family wreaks havoc on the DePaul household as they try to help her understand how she's been exploited.

The Final Chapter' episode 2 recap: Outside observers accuse the Mans family of physical abuse and financial fraud

In the final chapter of Natalia's story, a former adoptive family, the DePauls, attempts to uplift and support Natalia to gain financial and personal independence from the Manses. The twisty documentary series unveils more shocking details about Natalia's former adoptive family in four episodes released on Jan. 7 and 8 on Max.

The third season of the ID channel docuseries brings to light allegations of financial and physical abuse against Natalia’s new adoptive parents, Antwon and Cynthia Mans; THR reached out to the Indiana Police Department about the allegations.

The Final Chapter takes viewers behind the scenes of Natalia Grace’s rocky relationship with her adoptive parents and her dramatic attempt to escape from the Mans family.

Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted a Ukrainian girl named Natalia Grace, whom they believed to be 6 years old. However, the couple soon began to suspect that she was an adult con artist who wanted to kill them.

The Final Chapter delivers an exciting twist: Natalia Grace’s cover shoot with PEOPLE magazine. In her first interview since the show’s debut in 2023, Natalia sat down with PEOPLE to share her side of the story—one of survival after years of trauma.

“ The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter ” premieres Monday, Jan. 6, at 9 p.m. ET on Investigation Discovery. Watch the new season for free with a trial from Philo.

I’m really just trying to take control of my life and stop letting other people control it. I feel like I’m becoming this new person,” Natalia adds. “This new version feels amazing—feels free.” The freedom she speaks of is the result of a years-long battle to regain control of her narrative,