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Sherri Papini belongs to California and was originally reported missing on Nov. 2, 2016, after she was last seen going for a jog. She was found 22 days later on Thanksgiving day when a motorist discovered her on the side of the road in Yolo County, about 150 miles south of her home.
AGE:
Sherri Papini is 39 years old.
INCIDENT DETAIL:
She was found 146 miles south of where she disappeared, and the focus went from trying to find her to trying to find her abductors. Papini told law enforcement she was abducted and held at gunpoint by two Hispanic women, of which she provided details.
The DOJ’s investigation has since found that Papini fabricated the story and was allegedly staying with a former boyfriend in Costa Mesa, even going so far as to harm herself to support the claims.
When a young mother went missing in broad daylight, a community was filled with fear and concern,” said the U.S.
Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. “Shasta County Sheriff’s Office immediately began investigating, calling on the assistance of the FBI. Countless hours were spent following leads, all in an effort to bring this woman back to her family. Three weeks later.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Papini, 39, Thursday with making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and engaging in mail fraud.
Papini faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted of making false statements to a federal officer, as well as up to 20 years and $250,000 for mail fraud.