In 2016, Sherri Papini vanished during a jog in California, only to reappear 22 days later with a shocking story of abduction. But the truth was far stranger. In this episode of Clues Pod, Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore uncover the twists, DNA evidence, and staged injuries that exposed one of true crime’s wildest hoaxes. We also explore the fallout with her family, the community, and what her case means for real victims of crime. Could this be the most infamous hoax in modern true crime history? Some crimes are solved by a single clue — one overlooked fingerprint, a missing puzzle piece, or a detail hiding in plain sight. Clues, a Crime House Original from PAVE Studios, takes you deep into the world of notorious crimes and forensic breakthroughs. If you're obsessed with forensic twists, cold cases, and the relentless pursuit of justice— hit subscribe and uncover your next true crime obsession. New video episodes drop every Wednesday! #Clues #CluesPodcast #MorganAbsher #KaelynMoore #Crime #CrimePodcast #PAVEStudios #sherripapini #abduction #hoax Subscribe to never miss a moment!: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT CLUES: Hosted by Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore, Clues unpacks the cases that gripped the world—from chilling murders to serial killers. Each episode dissects the evidence, retraces investigative breakthroughs, and follows the trail of clues that cracked the case—or left it hauntingly unsolved. Clues is a Crime House original, powered by PAVE Studios. WHERE TO LISTEN: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0EdKvs7lvnDVgh0MQE1jis?si=db954dfff5e94950 Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clues-with-morgan-absher-and-kaelyn-moore/id1792283951 STAY CONNECTED WITH CLUES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cluespodcast Follow Morgan: http://www.instagram.com/morgsyabsher Follow Kaelyn: http://www.instagram.com/itskaelynmoore ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Clues Podcast. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Clues Podcast What Really Happened to Sherri Papini in 2016? | Clues Pod https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod