Coming up on GMA, Keith Papini opens up about his wife Sherri's excruciating ordeal. The world watched as the story unfolded, and now Keith shares his perspective in a candid interview.
I feel so bad for you, Keith. I understand what it's like to deal with someone you love who lives different lives and personalities. The ex-husband of Sherri Papini, the California mom who faked her own abduction and lied about it for years during their marriage, recently spoke with ABC News for the first time since her arrest. Keith Papini reflects on the lies his wife Sherri Papini shared before her kidnapping hoax. At the end of the day, you feel like if you can trust anyone, it’s your partner in life, he told People magazine. But I was wrong.
Keith Papini is known for his work on Daily Blast Live (2015), Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini (2024), and 20/20 (1978). He has become a central figure in this complex story. Sherri was sentenced to 18 months behind bars for lying to the FBI. Now released, she is back living in Redding, California, where Keith also resides. I wanted to get the truth out, he said ahead of a new Hulu docuseries. The ex-husband of Sherri Papini, the woman who faked her own kidnapping in Northern California, is speaking out about the mystery that became a global story.
Sherri Papini's Husband Seeks Divorce After Guilty Plea In Hoax
That relationship was incredibly coercive and abusive. For four years, Sherri would have hysterical breakdowns and use manipulative tactics to control her husband. Days after Sherri Papini pleaded guilty to faking her 2016 kidnapping, her husband, Keith, declared that his marriage was over. In our newest #ABC2020, Papini reveals new details about moving on after his former wife masterminded her own disappearance, inflicted numerous injuries on herself, lied to authorities, and falsely claimed that she was kidnapped by two Hispanic women.
Keith Papini filed for divorce and child custody in California after his wife, Sherri Papini, pleaded guilty to charges of lying about being abducted. Keith filed for divorce just two days after Sherri admitted to a federal judge that she was never actually kidnapped and pleaded guilty. The case drew national attention, highlighting the emotional toll such deceptions can take on families.
She has been convicted in federal court, served time in prison, is divorced, and no longer has custody of her children. Keith Papini once expressed his desire to move forward. Sherri Papini of Redding was convicted and imprisoned after falsely claiming she was abducted in 2016. She accused Keith Papini of revisiting the past and reopening old wounds rather than focusing on moving forward—at the expense of our children. Sherri Papini is set to appear before a judge for a custody hearing as she seeks visitation rights with her children.
Sherri Papini Accused Of Faking 2016 Kidnapping In California - Los
When I spoke with Keith Papini in June of 2024, the last thing he wanted to talk about was his kids. His then-wife, Sherri Papini, had already caused enough turmoil. Papini, whose faked abduction is at the center of ‘Perfect Wife,’ says her husband is “reopening old wounds” by participating in the Hulu series—but she's also participating in her own show for ID. Her husband, Keith Papini, gave a statement to “Good Morning America” in the days after her reappearance, rejecting the internet speculation. The Northern California woman was arrested on suspicion of lying to the FBI, as prosecutors alleged the entire incident was a hoax.
I remember everything about that day, her husband, Keith Papini, told ABC News' “20/20” in an exclusive interview. That day began like any other until Sherri disappeared. Keith Papini details what happened before his wife was found alive. Keith Papini revealed new details about moving on after his former wife masterminded her own disappearance, inflicted numerous injuries on herself, and lied to authorities.
Where Is Keith Papini Now? All About His Life After Wife Sherri
It's been over eight years since Sherri Papini claimed to have been kidnapped while on a morning jog in her Redding, Calif., neighborhood. Here are all the details about Keith Papini after his wife Sherri Papini was arrested for faking her kidnapping. A new interview with Keith Papini explores his life post-divorce, including how he coped with the aftermath of the scandal and rebuilt his life as a single father. Audio footage has been released of Sherri Papini telling her husband Keith that she was branded and going to be purchased by a police officer.
Keith Papini, the ex-husband of Sherri Papini, is addressing his ex-wife's infamous kidnapping hoax in a new, three-part Hulu documentary. Keith Papini said the couple's two children were traumatized by their mother's kidnapping hoax. As the world continues to follow this story, Keith Papini remains focused on healing and rebuilding his family's life.
