Natalia Grace was unmarried and living alone in an apartment in Lafayette, Indiana when Antwon and Cynthia Mans first met her. When asked, she revealed that her adoptive parents, Michael and Kristine Barnett, had abandoned her when she was 22 before moving to Canada.
The Strange Case of Natalia Grace on Investigation Discovery details how the Barnett family adopted Natalia only to claim she was older than her birth certificate stated. The show also describes how the Mans family adopted Natalia and raised her as a member of the family.
Where are the Mans now? What do they do for a living? Are they still together? Find out more about them in this article.
Antwon and Cynthia Mans: Who are Natalia Grace’s parents after the Barnett family?
After all that Natalia Grace had been through, she was adopted by a new family. Her new parents after the Barnetts were named Antwon and Cynthia Mans. The Mans had been married since 2011.
Despite her age-related difficulties, Natalia is now living with a new family, Antwon and Cynthia Mans, who want to adopt her. This has caused legal problems for all involved.
A year after being abandoned in her apartment in Lafayette, Indiana, Natalia met her new foster parents, Anton and Cynthia Mans. She claims that Cynthia and she became close and friends, as OkayBliss said. She moved in as Antwon and Cynthia’s tenant a few days later for $250 a month.
Additionally, Natalia was happy to give Cynthia the paperwork for her disability payments just days after meeting Mans. He was immediately concerned and asked about her whereabouts since the first payment was made to Michael Barnett. When Cynthia answered the phone at that time, she informed the caller that Natalia had moved in with them.
Natalia was later adopted by Antwon and Cynthia. Antwon and Cynthia filed for legal guardianship of Natalia in 2016. They continued to care for her along with their five biological children, but they had to abandon their application for guardianship due to legal obstacles.
According to a media report, one of her friends said, “The Mans care about Natalia and she loves being there. Nothing crazy happened or anything. They’re good people. They’ve tried to talk to Natalia’s adoptive parents and tried to go through the courts.”
“They’re not getting anywhere and now it’s escalating,” the friend concluded. “She’s in a really tough spot and they’re trying to help her. There’s really little they can do for her because everyone says she’s 30. She can’t even go to high school.”
Those who knew them described them as kind and generous people who never hesitated to help those in need. Antwon and Cynthia were known for maintaining friendly relations with everyone in their neighborhood, and according to their neighbors, they were quite well-liked. In fact, they went out of their way to help Natalia Grace because of how kind they were.
Who is Antwon Mans?
Antwon Mans was born in June 1983. Therefore, in June 2023, he turned 40 years old. He was ordained as a pastor and lived in an old church rectory in 2019.
Antwon, one half of the couple now caring for Natalia, told Insider that his family is living a quiet life in a new town. For the most part, they remain unaware of the media coverage surrounding her. “God is protecting us. He’s fighting for us, and we’re actually okay,” Antwon said.
Find Antwon on Facebook (@bishop.mans.3) and (@antwon.mans). Here is Antwon’s IG.
Who is Cynthia Mans?
Cynthia Mans turns 43 in 2023. Her birth year is 1980. According to Radar OnlineShe used to be a manager at McDonald’s. According to Cynthia’s Facebook, she still works at McDonald’s.
Previously, Cynthia shared that she was a stay-at-home mom. She completed high school at Hammond High School (Indiana).
Find Cynthia on Facebook (@jesus.saint.334) and (@cynthia.mans.562). She’s also on IG.
Related FAQs
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How many children do Antwon and Cynthia Mans have?
Antwon and Cynthia have five children.
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Where do Antwon and Cynthia Mans live?
Antwon and Cynthia Mans reside in Crawfordsville, Indiana. They moved there in 2020. Cynthia is a native of Hammond, Indiana. Antwon is from Chicago, Illinois.
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Are Antwon and Cynthia Mans on TV?
No, Antwon and Cynthia Mans did not appear in the TV show’s documentary. However, they did appear on TV in other interviews.