Podcast:Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast Published On: Tue Jun 10 2025 Description: In Part 1, Sherri Papini vanished during an afternoon jog and reappeared three weeks later, claiming she'd been abducted and tortured by two Hispanic women. The nation rallied around her. But in Part 2, the truth begins to unravel. For years, investigators followed dead-end leads while Sherri and her family went into hiding. Then, a breakthrough: male DNA found on Sherri's clothing didn't match any known suspects—but it did match an ex-boyfriend from her past. When confronted, he revealed the shocking truth: Sherri had been staying with him the entire time. She had asked him to brand her, cut her hair, and help her stage the abduction. Sherri Papini had faked the whole thing. She wasted hundreds of thousands of dollars in investigative resources, manipulated her husband and family, and sparked a nationwide panic—all for attention. This is the story of how the hoax was exposed and the consequences Sherri finally faced. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #SherriPapini #Hoax #FakeAbduction #TrueCrimeHoax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices