GUILTY CA - Sherri Papini, 34, Redding, fake abduction Nov 2016, ARREST MAR 2022 #27

[Niner]

Thursday, August 14th:
*Trial [Long Cause] Hearing (Divorce) (Day 3) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Sherri Louise Papini (39/now 45) vs. Keith Papini (38/now 42) Divorce case filed April, 2022. Shasta County
Keith has already won a series of legal battles in the divorce – including having his ex-wife declared an ‘unfit parent’ & gaining sole legal & physical custody of T & V. Papini is allowed only supervised visits with the children which take place at a court building in Redding & voice & video calls at Keith’s discretion.
On March 3, 2022, Sherri Papini was arrested by the FBI, accused of lying to federal agents & faking her kidnapping to spend time with her ex-boyfriend, away from her husband & family. Six weeks after her arrest, Papini signed a plea deal admitting that she had orchestrated the hoax. In September, 2022, she was sentenced to 18 months in prison & fined $300,000. Papini was released from prison in August, 2023 & placed in a halfway house. In April, 2022, a few days after Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges, Keith filed for divorce from his wife & for sole custody of their children.
Trial began on 8/12/25 (thru 8/14/25).
Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Keith’s defense attorney Conard Manuel of Manuel & Tescher retained. Sherri’s defense attorneys Kinney & Kinney.
Case info from 4/20/22 thru 6/4/25 reference post #106 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-s...ion-nov-2016-arrest-mar-2022-27.744282/page-6
7/18/25 Docket update: Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider. 7/25/25 Docket update: Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider. 8/7/25 Docket update: Media request filed. 8/11/25 Docket updates: Media request filed. Media request Order by Judge Kathryn J. Barton. Media request Order.
8/12/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 1: Held with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff): Keith Papini, attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel & Tescher. Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini, attorney: Kinney & Kinney. Stipulation/Order for Release of Exhibits. Trial continues on Wednesday, 8/13/25.
8/13/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: Held with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff): Keith Papini, attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel & Tescher. Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini, attorney: Kinney & Kinney. Trial continues on Thursday, 8/14/25.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Sherri Papini's custody trial continues as she faces tough questions about her past

Sherri Papini, the woman who gained national attention for faking her own kidnapping, appeared in court again for the second day of the child custody trial betw

krcrtv.com

On Wednesday, August 13, Sherri was the only person to take the stand. Attorneys asked her about her lies regarding the kidnapping story, requesting her to give more details. She was also asked about a traumatic event she wrote about in her book, where she said she had been sexually assaulted by a family member as a child.
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Sherri added that she was pregnant with Reyes while dating him in the 2000s. However, she underwent an abortion.

A bailiff told the Northstate's News that the custody trial will likely not end on Day 3 Thursday, but rather be continued. The children's therapists and Keith Papini are yet to take the stand.

 

[Trebor5591]

I don’t understand the purpose of the latest - version of the truth tour.

Is she trying to redeem herself, or is it about money? Why can’t she just go away quietly, find a job, and live her life.

My questions are rhetorical, I know the answers. But these are the thoughts that run through my mind. It’s mind blowing she has the nerve to do and say this crap. Keith and anyone else she talks about should sue her for defamation.

Maybe that will shut her up.

or is it about money?
^^^^^
This.

 

[Seattle1]

I just read that SP's former bf has been trying to evict her in Shasta County Courts. This likely settles the question -- it's about money!

The ex allegedly purchased a rental via an LLC for SP to live in sometime in 2023. Also, seems Mr. Hibdon's wife died unexpectedly-- 3 days after she told her husband she was filing for divorce. COVID was blamed for her unexpected death! ^^ This per Brittany Hibdon's mother.

Need to watch for Dr. Stephen Diggs of NYSA Therapy on SP's witness list. He allegedly introduced the couple when each were patients at his practice.

Justice for Brittany – #justiceforBrittany

justiceforbrittany.org

 

[Seattle1]

What we've learned so far from Sherri Papini's newly-released docuseries

Sherri Papini, the Redding, California woman who made national headlines in 2016 for faking her own abduction, is back in the public eye with a new docuseries a

krcrtv.com

5/27/25

Meanwhile, Papini has filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Katherine Parrick, a Shasta County woman who claims to be the ex-wife of Papini’s current partner. Parrick alleges on social media that she and her 11-year-old daughter were left without housing or financial support after her former partner moved in with Papini. These claims have not been independently verified. A hearing on the TRO matter is set for Wednesday.

The financial implications of Papini’s public reemergence are also under scrutiny. Any earnings Papini receives from media appearances or memoirs exceeding $5,000 are subject to a federal garnishment agreement, which claims up to 75% of those funds.
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The Civil Harassment case by SP is confirmed, and the restraining order was dismissed on 6/4/25 after the trial.

https://portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov/PortalPROD/Home/WorkspaceMode?p=0#top

Case Information​

25CH-0207613 | Papini vs. Parrick

06/04/2025 Judgment
Judicial Officer
Berglund, John R
Judgment Type
*Dismissal: Court Ordered Dismissal - After Court Trial

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[Seattle1]

Real-Life ‘Gone Girl’ Sherri Papini Says She Was Canceled Because Her ‘Story Is Very Relatable’​

Real-Life ‘Gone Girl’ Sherri Papini Says She Was Canceled Because Her ‘Story Is Very Relatable’

Sherri Papini’s new memoir — Sherri Papini Doesn’t Exist: The Lie That Defined Me, The Media That Destroyed Me, and the Truth That No One Heard — opens, as most memoirs do, with a disclaimer. It says in part that the book, which came out on June 26, “reflects my personal memories, experiences...

www.yahoo.com

7/9/25

[..]

Her therapist, licensed clinical psychologist Stephen Diggs, who specializes in personality disorders — the result of early childhood trauma, he says — offers a possible explanation for that. “Lying was one of her defense mechanisms,” he tells Us. Papini “got rid of… telling outright lies pretty quickly” in treatment, he says, but she would still “evade telling people the truth and get into some conflict because she’d evaded something.”

[..]

Her Life Today
Papini’s focus now, she says, is making restitution and getting her kids back. She was not paid for the doc, and she self-published the book, so if she makes a profit on that, it won’t be for some time. (It should go without saying but I’ll say it anyway: Papini was not compensated for this interview.) She works various gigs for money: freelance writing assignments, geriatric caregiving for family members… When she applies for more traditional work, “they find out who I am, and then they conclude the interview,” she says, “so it is incredibly difficult for me to find a job.”

She makes an interesting point about that: “The restitution is all on me. And James Reyes participated.” That’s true regardless of how you think Reyes and Papini ended up in that house together. He knew she was there for three weeks while authorities were searching for her, and he didn’t come forward. At a minimum, Papini thinks he should have been charged with conspiracy. (That statute of limitations has now run out.)

[..]

She has recently been back in court for two cases not related to her child-custody agreement. In January, Shawn Hibdon, a man she dated after she got out of prison, sought to evict her from a Shingletown, California, home owned by 33 TEN Properties LLC, of which Hibdon is a managing member and agent. She was in court in June to fight the eviction but tells Us at the time of our speaking that the two are coming to a settlement. In fact, she says, she’s talking to me from that home. Elizabeth Elizondo, attorney for Hibdon, tells Us that Papini is illegally occupying the property and that the case is ongoing.

[..]

 

[tlcya]

Real-Life ‘Gone Girl’ Sherri Papini Says She Was Canceled Because Her ‘Story Is Very Relatable’



“That’s the whole cancel culture that we live in nowadays,” she says. “I think these people that say, like, ‘Don’t give her a platform and don’t listen to her,’ they’ve been deeply affected by someone who’s lied to them in their life; deeply affected by someone who’s emotionally cheated on them or even potentially cheated on them in their life. My story is very relatable to so many.

I don't disagree with her first point on it's face. People don't wish to hear from her because they've been affected by someone (PAPINI) who's lied to them. As a member of "people" I can say wholeheartedly that is exactly why I have no wish to hear anything from her.

As to the RED comment above that is the most laughable deluded thing I have heard from this unusual woman's mouth.

 

[MsMarple]

What’s unforgivable IMO is that she derailed the security her children are entitled to and instead of fading into the background continues to turn the spotlight onto herself. No remorse, no consideration for her children, just Sherri Sherri Sherri.

Who gives a flying poop about your lying “truth.” Just go away and let your kids live a normal life. Go away!

 

[LinasK]

Real-Life ‘Gone Girl’ Sherri Papini Says She Was Canceled Because Her ‘Story Is Very Relatable’



“That’s the whole cancel culture that we live in nowadays,” she says. “I think these people that say, like, ‘Don’t give her a platform and don’t listen to her,’ they’ve been deeply affected by someone who’s lied to them in their life; deeply affected by someone who’s emotionally cheated on them or even potentially cheated on them in their life. My story is very relatable to so many.

I don't disagree with her first point on it's face. People don't wish to hear from her because they've been affected by someone (PAPINI) who's lied to them. As a member of "people" I can say wholeheartedly that is exactly why I have no wish to hear anything from her.

As to the RED comment above that is the most laughable deluded thing I have heard from this unusual woman's mouth.

Relatable??? Her lies about being abducted by Hispanic women??? Which lies are relatable? She is one of the few people on the planet who deserves to be cancelled. A narcissist can't stand the lack of attention.

 

[Seattle1]

Relatable??? Her lies about being abducted by Hispanic women??? Which lies are relatable? She is one of the few people on the planet who deserves to be cancelled. A narcissist can't stand the lack of attention.

Exactly!

Citing Us Weekly:

When I talk to Papini, 43, via Zoom on June 26, I tell her that we asked readers what questions they had for her, and many said some version of, “None. Don’t platform this woman.”

The public not wanting to hear from her is what prompted SP's comment about 'being canceled' because she's so 'relatable'! Delusional much?

Here's hoping the Court does right by her innocent children. MOO

 

[Aegon_the_Conqueror]

I would at her idiocy but there is a child custody matter in the balance and so there is nothing at all funny about her continued attempts to rewrite history.

No it's ok, in any event her dumassery can be laughed at.

 

[Niner]

I found this article for Tuesday & Wednesday's hearings.

Custody trial between Sherri and Keith Papini continues in Redding

The child custody trial between Sherri Papini and her ex-husband, Keith Papini, continued today in Redding.

krcrtv.com

Nothing for yesterday....

 

[Niner]

Friday, August 15th:
*Trial [Long Cause] Hearing (Divorce) (Day 4) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Sherri Louise Papini (39/now 45) vs. Keith Papini (38/now 42) Divorce case filed April, 2022. Shasta County
Keith has already won a series of legal battles in the divorce – including having his ex-wife declared an ‘unfit parent’ & gaining sole legal & physical custody of T & V. Papini is allowed only supervised visits with the children which take place at a court building in Redding & voice & video calls at Keith’s discretion.
On March 3, 2022, Sherri Papini was arrested by the FBI, accused of lying to federal agents & faking her kidnapping to spend time with her ex-boyfriend, away from her husband & family. Six weeks after her arrest, Papini signed a plea deal admitting that she had orchestrated the hoax. In September, 2022, she was sentenced to 18 months in prison & fined $300,000. Papini was released from prison in August, 2023 & placed in a halfway house. In April, 2022, a few days after Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges, Keith filed for divorce from his wife & for sole custody of their children.
Trial began on 8/12/25 (thru 8/15/25).
Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Keith’s defense attorney Conard Manuel of Manuel & Tescher retained. Sherri’s defense attorneys Kinney & Kinney.
Case info from 4/20/22 thru 8/11/25 & Trial Day 1 (8/12/25) reference post #121 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-s...ion-nov-2016-arrest-mar-2022-27.744282/page-6
8/12/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 1: Additional info: Her father, Richard Graeff & Keith Papini’s sister, Suzanne Papini, also testified.
8/13/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 2: Held with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff): Keith Papini, attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel & Tescher. Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini, attorney: Kinney & Kinney. On Wednesday, Sherri was the only person to take the stand. Attorneys asked her about her lies regarding the kidnapping story, requesting her to give more details. She was also asked about a traumatic event she wrote about in her book, where she said she had been sexually assaulted by a family member as a child [see post #122 , page 7, thread 27 for article]. Trial continues on Thursday, 8/14/25.
8/14/25 Thursday, Trial Day 3: No info yet. Trial continues on Friday, 8/15/25.

 

[LinasK]

So it doesn't look like she won custody... Sherri Papini child custody trial put on pause, no future dates set yet

 

[Seattle1]

Sherri Papini child custody trial put on pause, no future dates set yet

With the best interests of Keith and Sherri Papini's children in mind, their child custody trial has been put on hold.

krcrtv.com

8/14/25

After a lengthy discussion, Barton called everyone back into the courtroom.

"It has come to my attention that it is, at this point, harmful to the children," Barton said. "And for the reasons of being in the best interest of the children, I’m going to make a minute order that will reflect the discussions we had, and I’m going to seal it. So, you won’t know much after today."

Barton ordered both parties to refrain from discussions involving family members and the children.

There’s currently no date announced for when the trial will resume.
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This report is consistent with the Court site reporting 08/14/2025 *Trial: Short Cause HELD and nothing further.

IMO, SP really threw a wrench after her questionable testimony on Wednesday.

KP and the children's therapists never testified before the case paused.

FYI, a short cause trial is a civil case where the estimated trial time is five hours or less, according to the California Courts.

 

[TDoc72]

Sherri Papini child custody trial put on pause, no future dates set yet

With the best interests of Keith and Sherri Papini's children in mind, their child custody trial has been put on hold.

krcrtv.com

8/14/25

After a lengthy discussion, Barton called everyone back into the courtroom.

"It has come to my attention that it is, at this point, harmful to the children," Barton said. "And for the reasons of being in the best interest of the children, I’m going to make a minute order that will reflect the discussions we had, and I’m going to seal it. So, you won’t know much after today."

Barton ordered both parties to refrain from discussions involving family members and the children.

There’s currently no date announced for when the trial will resume.
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This report is consistent with the Court site reporting 08/14/2025 *Trial: Short Cause HELD and nothing further.

IMO, SP really threw a wrench after her questionable testimony on Wednesday.

KP and the children's therapists never testified before the case paused.

FYI, a short cause trial is a civil case where the estimated trial time is five hours or less, according to the California Courts.

Wow….wonder what’s up or happened? But I’m all for it if it’s in the best interest of the kids.

 

[Inthedetails]

Wow….wonder what’s up or happened? But I’m all for it if it’s in the best interest of the kids.

Me too. I'm confused about the court proceedings. Did the judge just stop the trial before it was over??

jmo

 

[Seattle1]

Wow….wonder what’s up or happened? But I’m all for it if it’s in the best interest of the kids.

IMO, she showed the court exactly how delusional she is-- treating the witness stand like her fictional movie of the week set where she claimed she was kidnapped by her former boyfriend, JR, who raped and tortured her for 22 days.

But SP ignored the important fact that the FBI investigated JR and polygraphed him--and he was deemed credible, no deception. She went to prison for perpetrating this lie of being kidnapped by two Hispanic women but now she's in court, under oath, telling yet another story??

KP has every right to protect his children from this woman who can't stop lying -- not even to see her children. JMO

ETA: We also know she's currently squatting in the rental owned by her former boyfriend-- who is stuck in the court system right now trying to evict her. SP can't provide a safe environment for unsupervised visitation-- her goal here.

 

[Seattle1]

And another lawsuit filed against SP:

Case Information​

25CVG-01396 | TD Bank USA, N.A. vs. Papini

Case Type
09: Limited Rule 3.740 Collections - up to $10,000

09/14/2026 *Trial: Court
Judicial Officer
Boeckman, Bradley L.

Hearing Time
10:00 AM

Tyler Odyssey Portal

portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov

 

[LinasK]

IMO, she showed the court exactly how delusional she is-- treating the witness stand like her fictional movie of the week set where she claimed she was kidnapped by her former boyfriend, JR, who raped and tortured her for 22 days.

But SP ignored the important fact that the FBI investigated JR and polygraphed him--and he was deemed credible, no deception. She went to prison for perpetrating this lie of being kidnapped by two Hispanic women but now she's in court, under oath, telling yet another story??

KP has every right to protect his children from this woman who can't stop lying -- not even to see her children. JMO

ETA: We also know she's currently squatting in the rental owned by her former boyfriend-- who is stuck in the court system right now trying to evict her. SP can't provide a safe environment for unsupervised visitation-- her goal here.

So we can infer from this that the bottom line is that she hasn't convinced the judge to give her custody of the kids. I just hope it doesn't affect the divorce going through...