Sherri Papini Part 1: The Perfect Victim

When 34-year-old Sherri Papini vanished during an afternoon jog in her quiet California neighborhood in November 2016, the community erupted in panic. Her husband Keith found her phone on the side of the road with her earbuds—strands of Sherri's blonde hair tangled in them. Within hours, a massive search was underway, and the entire nation watched as investigators followed every possible lead. Three weeks later, Sherri suddenly reappeared on the side of a highway on Thanksgiving morning. She was emaciated, battered, and bruised, with a chain around her waist and her wrists zip-tied. She claimed she'd been abducted by two Hispanic women who tortured her and held her captive. But her story sparked more questions than answers—and investigators began to notice troubling inconsistencies. This is Part 1 of Sherri's story, exploring the disappearance, the search, and the moment she reappeared. The truth? It's stranger than fiction. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #SherriPapini #California #FakeAbduction #Hoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices