Is Sherri Papini a master manipulator or a woman we failed to believe?
In 2016, she vanished without a trace. For 22 days, Sherri Papini’s disappearance captivated the country. When she returned bruised, starved, and shackled, she claimed she had been abducted by two Hispanic women. Her story shocked the world — until it unraveled. Investigators later said she faked the whole thing. She was arrested, sentenced, and branded a liar.
But this episode goes where others haven’t.
Sherri Papini joins Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel to tell her truth — unfiltered, emotional, and for the first time she reveals details she hasn’t shared in any other interview, even while promoting her new book and documentary. And she makes one thing clear: she says she never lied about being kidnapped — only about who was behind it.
This interview leaves no stone unturned. Sherri answers the questions you’ve been screaming at your screen for years. Was she hiding from trauma? Was she abused? Was she misunderstood… or manipulating the world?
By the end, you may walk away with a completely different perspective — or you may feel more conflicted than ever. But either way, you will get to hear her story directly from her.
📕 Sherri’s book: https://www.sherripapinibook.com/
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