Sherri Papini Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026 

Sherri Papini is an American woman who gained worldwide notoriety for the 2016 kidnapping hoax in Redding, California. She claimed to have been abducted while jogging but later admitted to fabricating the story, leading to federal charges, prison time, and ongoing public controversy.

Sherri Louise Graeff (later Papini) was born on June 11, 1982, in Shasta County, California. She grew up in the Mount Shasta area and married Keith Papini in 2009. The couple had two children — a son (Tyler) and a daughter (Violet) — and lived in Redding, California.

Personal Details

Full Name	Sherri Louise Graeff-Papini
Date of Birth	June 11, 1982
Age	43
Birthplace	Shasta County, California, USA
Nationality	American
Friends	Andrea Camila
Profession	Former homemaker / Public figure
Net Worth	$50,000–$100,000 (approx., post-restitution)

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On November 2, 2016, Papini disappeared while jogging near her home. She reappeared 22 days later on a roadside in Yolo County, bound with chains, bruised, with her hair cut, and significantly underweight. She claimed two Hispanic women had abducted and tortured her.

A lengthy investigation revealed inconsistencies. In 2022, she was arrested and admitted the abduction was a hoax. She had been staying with an ex-boyfriend, James Reyes, during the time she was missing. She pleaded guilty to mail fraud and making false statements, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, and ordered to pay approximately $300,000+ in restitution.

She served about 11 months and was released in August 2023. She remains on supervised release until late 2026.

Personal Life

Sherri Papini and Keith Papini divorced in 2023. Keith received full custody of their children, and Sherri has supervised visitation. She has faced significant financial and personal challenges following the case.

Physical Appearance

Height	5’3″ (160 cm)
Weight	Approx. 50–55 kg (110–121 lbs)
Body Build	Slim
Body Measurements	34-25-34 inches (estimated)
Breast Size	34 inches
Waist Size	25 inches
Hips Size	34 inches
Bra Size	34B
Shoe Size	7 (US)
Dress Size	4–6 (US)
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Blue

Sherri Papini Net Worth

Sherri Papini’s estimated net worth is low, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 or potentially negative after paying restitution and legal costs. Her finances were heavily impacted by the case.

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