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Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Sherri Papini, who was convicted of faking her kidnapping in 2016 and lying to the FBI, claims in a new interview that she was actually kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, James Reyes, revealing new details and her reasons for lying earlier. She states her actions were driven by fear of her abusive ex-husband and emotional struggles, and now seeks to tell the truth.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The docuseries 'Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie' reveals that while Sherri Papini lied about her kidnapping story, claiming she was abducted by masked women, she now admits she was held against her will but fabricated parts of her story, including her abduction details and motives related to her affair and fears of her ex-husband. The series features her first public account and insights from law enforcement, highlighting her shifting story and the investigation's complexities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
ABC is set to air several Hulu shows as part of its midseason lineup, including "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and the docuseries "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini." This collaboration highlights the increasingly blurred lines between the two networks. Other shows like "Only Murders in the Building" and new series such as "Shifting Gears" and "Scamanda" are also part of the schedule, alongside returning favorites like "Abbott Elementary" and "American Idol."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
"Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" is a Hulu docuseries about Sherri Papini, who faked her own kidnapping in 2016. She was found 22 days later, having inflicted injuries on herself while staying with her ex-boyfriend. Papini maintained the lie for six years until her arrest in 2022, leading to an 18-month prison sentence. Released in 2023, she now lives in northern California, writing a book and seeing her children during supervised visits. Her ex-husband, Keith Papini, has custody of their children and has expressed that she has shown no remorse for her actions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
Sherri Papini, who admitted to faking her own kidnapping and lying to the FBI, has been released from federal prison and will be overseen at a community confinement center. Papini went missing in 2016 and was found three weeks later with self-inflicted injuries. Her story unraveled when investigators found male DNA on her clothes belonging to an ex-boyfriend she was staying with during the time she claimed to be missing. Papini pleaded guilty in 2022 and was sentenced to 18 months in prison. She has now been released to a community confinement center in Sacramento.