GUILTY CA - Sherri Papini, 34, Redding, fake abduction Nov 2016, ARREST MAR 2022 #27

[Eloise]

Did you forget the link @Kemug? I found this article, is this what you meant? 'I wasn't sorry I did it': Why Fairlie Arrow faked her own kidnapping

I'd forgotten all about her.

 

[Niner]

Monday, December 8th:
*Status Conference Hearing (@ 11am PT) – CA – Sherri Louise Papini (39/now 45) vs. Keith Papini (38/now 42) Divorce case filed April, 2022. Shasta County
Keith has already won a series of legal battles in the divorce – including having his ex-wife declared an ‘unfit parent’ & gaining sole legal & physical custody of T & V. Papini is allowed only supervised visits with the children which take place at a court building in Redding & voice & video calls at Keith’s discretion.
On March 3, 2022, Sherri Papini was arrested by the FBI, accused of lying to federal agents & faking her kidnapping to spend time with her ex-boyfriend, away from her husband & family. Six weeks after her arrest, Papini signed a plea deal admitting that she had orchestrated the hoax. In September, 2022, she was sentenced to 18 months in prison & fined $300,000. Papini was released from prison in August, 2023 & placed in a halfway house. In April, 2022, a few days after Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges, Keith filed for divorce from his wife & for sole custody of their children.
Trial began on 8/12/25 & ended on 8/14/25.
Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Keith’s defense attorney Conard Manuel of Manuel & Tescher retained. Sherri’s defense attorneys Kinney & Kinney.
Case info from 4/20/22 thru 8/11/25 & Trial Day 1-3 (8/12-8/14/25) & thru 8/15/25 reference post #165 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-s...ion-nov-2016-arrest-mar-2022-27.744282/page-9
9/14/25: Trial: Court with Judicial Officer Bradley L. Boeckman. Hearing time @ 10am. Next status hearing on 10/6/25 @ 10:30am.
10/6/25 Update: On Monday, Oct. 6, the custody case between Sherri & Keith Papini continued with a status conference in a Shasta County courtroom. The hearing followed the emotional summer trial being paused for nearly two months, with the judge citing the best interests of the children. Keith was present in the courtroom on Monday. Sherri was not, though her lawyer was present. Keith’s legal team brought transcripts from a recent podcast Sherri appeared on, alleging she violated a court order by speaking about family on the podcast. Judge Kathryn Barton set a new court date for 12/8/25 @ 11am. Judge Barton said, at that hearing, they’ll evaluate how Sherri has been meeting obligations, including engaging in therapy.

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - anything going on with this case? TIA!

 

[Seattle1]

@Seattle1 - anything going on with this case? TIA!

Here you go!

22FL-0199572 | PAPINI vs. PAPINI

Tyler Odyssey Portal

portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov

• 12/08/2025 Status Conference
  Original Type
  Status Conference
  
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  11:00 AM
  
  Result
  Held
  
  Parties Present
  Petitioner (Plaintiff): PAPINI, KEITH
  
  Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher
  
  Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI
  
  Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY
• 12/08/2025 Income & Expense Declaration
• 12/22/2025 Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:30 AM
• 01/12/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM

 

[Seattle1]

Recalling back on 8/14/25 when Judge Barton paused these proceedings after talking to the parties in Chambers, and then Ordered both parties to refrain from discussions involving family members and the children.

It seems Sherri's been advertising, promoting frequent podcasts on her Instagram-- clearly in violation of the Order. Initially, there was a contempt hearing on the docket for 11/20 but it disappeared by the end of the day. I'm glad to see that it's back on the schedule for 12/22!

 

[Niner]

Recalling back on 8/14/25 when Judge Barton paused these proceedings after talking to the parties in Chambers, and then Ordered both parties to refrain from discussions involving family members and the children.

It seems Sherri's been advertising, promoting frequent podcasts on her Instagram-- clearly in violation of the Order. Initially, there was a contempt hearing on the docket for 11/20 but it disappeared by the end of the day. I'm glad to see that it's back on the schedule for 12/22!

Thanks for the update. I too was wondering about that contempt charge!

 

[Niner]

Monday, Dec. 22nd:
*Show Cause Hearing (Contempt) (@ am PT) – CA – Sherri Louise Papini (39/now 45) vs. Keith Papini (38/now 42) Divorce case filed April, 2022. Shasta County
Keith has already won a series of legal battles in the divorce – including having his ex-wife declared an ‘unfit parent’ & gaining sole legal & physical custody of T & V. Papini is allowed only supervised visits with the children which take place at a court building in Redding & voice & video calls at Keith’s discretion.
On March 3, 2022, Sherri Papini was arrested by the FBI, accused of lying to federal agents & faking her kidnapping to spend time with her ex-boyfriend, away from her husband & family. Six weeks after her arrest, Papini signed a plea deal admitting that she had orchestrated the hoax. In September, 2022, she was sentenced to 18 months in prison & fined $300,000. Papini was released from prison in August, 2023 & placed in a halfway house. In April, 2022, a few days after Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges, Keith filed for divorce from his wife & for sole custody of their children.
Trial began on 8/12/25 & ended on 8/14/25.
Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Keith’s defense attorney Conard Manuel of Manuel & Tescher retained. Sherri’s defense attorneys Kinney & Kinney.
Case info from 4/20/22 thru 8/11/25 & Trial Day 1-3 (8/12-8/14/25) & thru 9/14/25 reference post #182 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-s...on-nov-2016-arrest-mar-2022-27.744282/page-10
10/6/25 Update: On Monday, Oct. 6, the custody case between Sherri & Keith Papini continued with a status conference in a Shasta County courtroom. The hearing followed the emotional summer trial being paused for nearly two months, with the judge citing the best interests of the children. Keith was present in the courtroom on Monday. Sherri was not, though her lawyer was present. Keith’s legal team brought transcripts from a recent podcast Sherri appeared on, alleging she violated a court order by speaking about family on the podcast. Judge Kathryn Barton set a new court date for 12/8/25 @ 11am. Judge Barton said, at that hearing, they’ll evaluate how Sherri has been meeting obligations, including engaging in therapy.
12/8/25 Update: Status Conference hearing held with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff): Keith Papini & attorney: Conard Manuel, of Manuel & Tescher, Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini & attorney: Kinney & Kinney. Income & expense Declaration. Order to show cause re contempt hearing on 12/22/25 & trial readiness conference hearing on 1/12/26 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - I have trial readiness hearing on 1/12/26 - is there one before this or not? TIA!

 

[Seattle1]

@Seattle1 - I have trial readiness hearing on 1/12/26 - is there one before this or not? TIA!

The trial readiness conference on 1/12/25 stands as noted earlier. However, the 12/22/25 Order to Show Cause was continued:

12/22/2025 Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt
Original Type
Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt

Judicial Officer
Barton, Kathryn J.

Hearing Time
8:30 AM

Result
*Continued Party's Motion

Parties Present
Petitioner (Plaintiff)

Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher

Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI

Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY

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[girlhasnoname]

Why oh why won't this Narc Psycho just go away and stay away? Oh right, because she's a Narc Psycho. Her poor children and ex husband have my deepest sympathies.

JMO

 

[Bekind89]

Why oh why won't this Narc Psycho just go away and stay away? Oh right, because she's a Narc Psycho. Her poor children and ex husband have my deepest sympathies.

JMO

She's just exhausting.

 

[Vaderman]

Why oh why won't this Narc Psycho just go away and stay away? Oh right, because she's a Narc Psycho. Her poor children and ex husband have my deepest sympathies.

JMO

I just re-watched the series from "her side" of the story and even trying to be sympathetic and open to her side, she comes off incredibly unlikeable. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt, but...she would be best advised to just disappear into obscurity.

I do think that, even though she's a narcissistic liar, there really are no saints in this story. Other than the children, of course. JMO.

 

[Knox]

She's just exhausting.

Imagine how poor Keith feels?

 

[Niner]

Monday, January 12th:
*Trial Readiness Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Sherri Louise Papini (39/now 43) vs. Keith Papini (38/now 42) Divorce case filed April, 2022. Shasta County
Keith has already won a series of legal battles in the divorce – including having his ex-wife declared an ‘unfit parent’ & gaining sole legal & physical custody of T & V. Papini is allowed only supervised visits with the children which take place at a court building in Redding & voice & video calls at Keith’s discretion.
On March 3, 2022, Sherri Papini was arrested by the FBI, accused of lying to federal agents & faking her kidnapping to spend time with her ex-boyfriend, away from her husband & family. Six weeks after her arrest, Papini signed a plea deal admitting that she had orchestrated the hoax. In September, 2022, she was sentenced to 18 months in prison & fined $300,000. Papini was released from prison in August, 2023 & placed in a halfway house. In April, 2022, a few days after Sherri pleaded guilty to fraud charges, Keith filed for divorce from his wife & for sole custody of their children.
Trial began on 8/12/25 & ended on 8/14/25.
Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Keith’s defense attorney Conard Manuel of Manuel & Tescher retained. Sherri’s defense attorneys Kinney & Kinney.
Case info from 4/20/22 thru 8/11/25 & Trial Day 1-3 (8/12-8/14/25) & thru 10/6/25 reference post #187 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/ca-s...on-nov-2016-arrest-mar-2022-27.744282/page-10
12/8/25 Update: Status Conference hearing held with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff): Keith Papini & attorney: Conard Manuel, of Manuel & Tescher, Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini & attorney: Kinney & Kinney. Income & expense Declaration. Order to show cause re contempt hearing on 12/22/25 & trial readiness conference hearing on 1/12/26 @ 8:30am.
12/22/25 Update: Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt hearing with Judge Kathryn J. Barton presiding. Continued by Partys's motions Parties present: Petitioner (Plaintiff) with attorney Manuel of Conard Manuel & Tescher & Respondent (Defendant): Sherri Papini with attorneys from Kinney & Kinney. Next trial readiness conference hearing on 1/12/26 @ 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

@Seattle1 - any updates on next hearing date yet? TIA!

 

[Seattle1]

The trial readiness conference on 1/12/26 stands as noted earlier. However, the 12/22/25 Order to Show Cause was continued:

12/22/2025 Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt
Original Type
Order to Show Cause Re: Contempt

Judicial Officer
Barton, Kathryn J.

Hearing Time
8:30 AM

Result
*Continued Party's Motion

Parties Present
Petitioner (Plaintiff)

Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher

Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI

Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY

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@Niner --Here's the latest per the Docket:

While the 12/22/25 'Contempt/Order to Show Cause' was docketed as *Continued Party's Motion, I suspect SP is having trouble keeping/retaining counsel since there's an entry on 1/12/26 "Sent to Public Defender."

And the 1/12/26 Trial Readiness was continued to 1/26/26 at 8:29 AM.

Tyler Odyssey Portal

portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov

• 01/12/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Original Type
  *Trial Readiness Conference
  
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM
  
  Result
  *Continued Party's Motion
  
  Parties Present
  Petitioner (Plaintiff): PAPINI, KEITH
  
  Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher
  
  Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI
  
  Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY
• 01/12/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Original Type
  *Trial Readiness Conference
  
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM
  
  Result
  *Continued Party's Motion
  
  Parties Present
  Petitioner (Plaintiff): PAPINI, KEITH
  
  Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher
  
  Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI
  
  Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY
• 01/12/2026 Sent to Public Defender
• 01/26/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM

 

[Niner]

@Niner --Here's the latest per the Docket:

While the 12/22/25 'Contempt/Order to Show Cause' was docketed as *Continued Party's Motion, I suspect SP is having trouble keeping/retaining counsel since there's an entry on 1/12/26 "Sent to Public Defender."

And the 1/12/26 Trial Readiness was continued to 1/26/26 at 8:29 AM.

Tyler Odyssey Portal

portal.shasta.courts.ca.gov

• 01/12/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Original Type
  *Trial Readiness Conference
  
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM
  
  Result
  *Continued Party's Motion
  
  Parties Present
  Petitioner (Plaintiff): PAPINI, KEITH
  
  Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher
  
  Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI
  
  Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY
• 01/12/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Original Type
  *Trial Readiness Conference
  
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM
  
  Result
  *Continued Party's Motion
  
  Parties Present
  Petitioner (Plaintiff): PAPINI, KEITH
  
  Attorney: Manuel, Conard Manuel and Tescher
  
  Respondent (Defendant): PAPINI, SHERRI
  
  Attorney: KINNEY & KINNEY
• 01/12/2026 Sent to Public Defender
• 01/26/2026 *Trial Readiness Conference
  Judicial Officer
  Barton, Kathryn J.
  
  Hearing Time
  8:29 AM

Thank you!