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Ervin’s obituary names his adoptive family, and Dusharm and Linker took out space in the newspaper seven months after his death to mark his 21st birthday.
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Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Natalia and her former adoptive family remained in the public eye for years amidst ongoing legal battles.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Good American Family tells a complete story about Grace’s time with the Barnetts, while also introducing her next adoptive family, the Mans family (Christina Hendricks plays Cynthia and Jerod Haynes plays Antwon).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
She was relinquished by her first adoptive family due to her behavioral issues.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Natalia and her former adoptive family remained in the public eye for years amidst ongoing legal battles.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Good American Family tells a complete story about Grace’s time with the Barnetts, while also introducing her next adoptive family, the Mans family (Christina Hendricks plays Cynthia and Jerod Haynes plays Antwon).
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
She was relinquished by her first adoptive family due to her behavioral issues.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Adoptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoptive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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