New Allegations Surface in Sherri Papini Case Through Hulu Docuseries

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New allegations regarding the infamous 2016 disappearance of Sherri Papini have emerged following the release of Hulu’s docuseries, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” In the series, Sherri’s ex-husband, Keith Papini, makes shocking claims about her abusive behavior towards their children, Tyler and Violet.
Keith Papini reveals that Sherri forced their children to inhale rubbing alcohol to make them sick deliberately. “One day, after Sherri was already in prison, as I go and lay my daughter to bed, I push off the bed and I kind of make a little grunt sound, like ‘Ah!’ You know, I was a little bit sore,” Keith said in the series, according to People. “Violet, she was like, ‘Daddy, are you sick?’ and she goes, ‘Why don’t you do mommy’s trick?’”
When Keith asked Violet to clarify, she told him, “Well, you just breathe in this rubbing alcohol.” Keith described how his daughter went to the bathroom, knew exactly where the rubbing alcohol was, soaked a wad of toilet paper with it, and handed it to him to breathe. Violet claimed that this happened “every single day” before her mother took her to the doctor.
Keith further explained, “Sherri would soak rags of alcohol and put it in a Ziploc bag and tie a string around their neck onto the Ziploc bag so that ... they would continue to smell the fumes to make them not feel good.”
Sherri Papini's disappearance in November 2016, near the Redding, California home she shared with Keith, made national headlines. She reappeared over three weeks later on Thanksgiving Day, claiming she had escaped from two women who kidnapped and held her captive. However, in March 2022, the FBI arrested Sherri after discovering she had been staying with a former boyfriend, James Reyes, in Costa Mesa, California, during her alleged disappearance.
Authorities also found that Sherri had caused several self-inflicted injuries to support her kidnapping story and had defrauded the state out of more than $30,000 in victim assistance money. A month after her arrest, Sherri signed a plea deal admitting to the hoax. Subsequently, Keith filed for divorce, and Sherri was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Reflecting on the situation, Keith told ABC News, “I think she wanted me to be her knight in shining armor and run to her, and I think she wanted to plan a fake kidnapping, but in her version, I was supposed to find her.” He also noted that Sherri has never apologized or shown any remorse for her actions.
The docuseries “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini” is now available on Hulu, shedding new light on the disturbing details of Sherri Papini’s actions and the impact on her family. Meg Applegate, CEO and co-founder of Unsilenced, a nonprofit advocating for victims of institutional child abuse, commented on the revelations, calling them “heartbreaking and infuriating.” She emphasized the need for comprehensive reform within the troubled teen industry and urged state authorities to take immediate action to “demand justice for this young boy and his family.”
The case of Sherri Papini continues to captivate and shock, with new details exposing the extent of her deceit and its impact on those around her. The docuseries provides a closer look at the events and the ongoing consequences for her family and community.
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