Case 245
Sherri Papini
When married mother of two, Sherri Papini, goes missing near her home in Redding, California, the community is gripped by fear. Suspicion immediately falls on Sherri’s husband, Keith Papini, but an even darker theory emerges – what if Sherri was the victim of a human trafficking ring?
Three weeks later, motorists passing down the Interstate 5 highway noticed something on the side of the road that would change the course of the investigation entirely.
CREDITS
EPISODE:
Research & writing – Elsha McGill
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Narration – Anonymous Host
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com
Audio production – Mike Migas
Scoring – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska
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RESOURCES
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
Shasta County Sheriff’s Department Reports
VIDEOS
Sherri Papini’s husband recalls the day he discovered she was missing – 20/20
Sherri Papini’s husband details the day she was found alive – 20/20
The Vanishing Act’ How Sherri Papini faked her own kidnapping – Nightline
Sherri Papini’s Anonymous Donor Sits Down For Interview – Crime Watch Daily
Sherri Papini Interrogation by Shasta Co. Sheriff’s detectives – ABC
James Reyes Interview and Confession – Crime Circus
ARTICLES
California woman missing, possibly abducted – Ventura County Star
Bizarre Kidnapping Mystery – People
Husband Pleads for Wife’s Return After She Vanishes During Jog: ‘Please Bring Her Back‘ – People
Search for missing California mother continues after husband passes polygraph exam, officials say – LA Times
Anonymous donor offers reward for missing California woman – Desert Sun
The Shady Hostage Negotiator at the Center of Sherri Papini’s Abduction – The Daily Beast
Kidnapping, reverse ransom and a bounty: the strange case of Sherri Papini – The Guardian
Family ‘joyous’ Sherri Papini found – Redding Record Searchlight
A mysterious coincidence: Sherri Papini’s school friend also vanished in same area – Now to Love
Redding celebrates Sherri Papini’s return, dismisses her doubters at welcome-home party – The Sacramento Bee
‘GMA’ Exclusive: Husband of Sherri Papini Speaks Out About His Family’s Ordeal – ABC News
Cops ‘blindsided’ after husband of Sherri Papini reveals crucial details in statement detailing her horrific injuries – News.com.au
Officials silent on Sherri Papini kidnapping case as old report surfaces alleging self harm – The Sacramento Bee
FBI affidavit unravels astounding claims about California mom Sherri Papini – SF Gate
Shasta County Sheriff reacts to the arrest of Sherri Papini – Action News Now
Hoodwinked: Sherri Papini’s kidnapping hoax played on sympathy and entangled innocent people – The Sacramento Bee
Hoodwinked: Sherri Papini reappears after missing for 22 days with an unbelievable story – The Sacramento Bee
Hoodwinked: Sherri Papini’s kidnapping hoax ends with arrest outside her kids’ piano lessons – The Sacramento Bee
Matthew Muller Sentenced To 31 Years In Vallejo ‘Gone Girl’ Kidnapping Of Denise Huskins – CBS
Sherri Papini sentenced to 18 months in prison for faking her own kidnapping in 2016 – The Guardian
Sherri Papini sentenced to 18 months in prison in hoax kidnapping case – ABC