Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini made its premiere on June 20, 2024, on Hulu. The new documentary looks into the case of Sherri Papini, who made headlines upon her disappearance in November 2016. Her then-husband, Keith Papini, looked for her across Redding, California, along with police assistance. When she resurfaced with injuries about three weeks later, Sherri claimed that she had been kidnapped. After the truth of the hoax eventually came to light, Keith filed for divorce and sought their children’s sole custody.

Per NBC News, Sherri was charged with lying about her abduction. She was originally staying with her former boyfriend in Costa Mesa, California. Moreover, the U.S. attorney’s office added in a statement that her injuries were self-inflicted. Two years ago, she admitted that the story of her getting kidnapped was fabricated and said she was “deeply ashamed.”

In a statement released by her lawyer, Sherri apologized to her family, friends, and “all the good people who needlessly suffered” while trying to help her. She was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of each mail fraud and lying to a federal officer, reported People Magazine.

Who are Keith and Sherri Papini’s children?

USA Today noted Keith and Sherri got married in 2009 and had a son, Tyler, and a daughter, Violet. According to People Magazine, following Sherri’s arrest, Keith requested full custody of the children as he filed for divorce. He told the outlet in a statement that he wished to provide the kids a “loving, safe, stable environment.” The court awarded Keith full custody of his and Sherri’s children. Meanwhile, the mother of two has been offered visitation rights.

Where are Sherri Papini’s kids now?

The report by People Magazine added that Sherri Papini’s ex-husband, Keith Papini, shared with the outlet that Tyler, 11, and Violet, 9, are “very happy kids.” The father added that since many years of their childhood were “stolen,” his goal is to give them a “happy and healthy life and surround them with loving people.”

Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini is now available to stream on Hulu.