20/20 Sherri Papini: Where The Truth Lies Airs May 23 2025 on ABC
On Friday, May 23, 2024, from 9:01 to 11:00 p.m. EDT, 20/20 will present an exclusive preview of the new Discovery ID documentary, “Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie”, featuring Sherri Papini herself in a surprising new interview. This two-hour special investigates the case that captivated the nation — Sherri Papini’s abduction hoax, her time in prison, and what her life looks like today.
Sherri Papini, a 34-year-old mother of two, disappeared on November 2, 2016, while out for a jog in her neighborhood in Redding, California. A massive search ensued, with family and friends frantically looking for her. Just weeks later, on Thanksgiving Day, Sherri was found on a highway 146 miles away from home, claiming she had been kidnapped by two Hispanic women who held her at gunpoint. However, after extensive investigation, Sherri admitted her story was fabricated and pleaded guilty to lying to federal officers.
In 20/20’s exclusive segment, Sherri offers a new version of the events leading up to her disappearance and the aftermath of the hoax. She reflects on her time spent in prison and opens up about her life today, providing new insights into what led to her shocking actions.
Correspondent Matt Gutman reports on this captivating case, delving deep into Sherri’s past and the impact of her actions on her family, community, and the law enforcement agencies involved. The segment will also feature clips from the new documentary, shedding light on Sherri’s personal journey since the hoax and her reflections on the consequences.
Tune in for this exclusive 20/20 report on Friday, May 23, at 9:01 p.m. EDT, and catch the full documentary, Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie, streaming the next day on Hulu.
