"The trauma inflicted on our children at the unexpected loss of their mother was heartbreaking," Keith wrote in a declaration for the Shasta County Family Court.
Then, once Sherri was sentenced, Keith offered a statement to PEOPLE, sharing how stunned he was about all that had transpired.
“The events of the past two months have been shocking and devastating," he said. "My current focus is on moving on and doing everything I can to provide my two children with as normal, healthy and happy of a life as possible."
Since then, Keith has been granted full custody of their children, and Sherri has monthly supervised visits. In their day-to-day life, Keith continues to try to give "them a happy and healthy life ... surrounding them with loving people."
In 2024, he shared with PEOPLE that Tyler and Violet are "thriving" in school and participate in different activities, like basketball and dance lessons.
As for what he believes the motive was behind Sherri's fake kidnapping nearly a decade ago, Keith has made peace with the unknown.
“I’ve accepted that I will never know the truth. No one ever will," he said
Here are all the details about Keith Papini after his wife Sherri Papini was arrested for faking her kidnapping.
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