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Post by LilyRose on Nov 25, 2016 4:45:52 GMT
What a wonderful Thanksgiving for her family! I'll be very curious to hear the details on this as they emerge. I did not think this story would have a happy ending. abcnews.go.com/US/missing-california-super-mom-found-safe-sheriffs-office/story?id=43764177A California woman who went missing in the beginning of November has been found safe after being released by her captor or captors this morning, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office announced today. Sherri Papini, 34, was reported missing on Nov. 2, 2016, after she went for a run in the afternoon and never came home. Papini was last seen jogging alone on Sunrise Drive in Redding, California, according to a poster that was distributed in the search effort. The mother of two young children has been described by her family as a "super mom." "We are very ecstatic to report that Sherri Papini has been located and has been reunited with husband and family on this day of Thanksgiving," Sheriff Tom Bosenko said at a news conference today. "I am happy to say that Sherri is now safe and that she has been treated at an area hospital outside of Shasta County for non-life-threatening injuries." Bosenko did not specify the nature of her injuries. Bosenko said Papini was released early this morning by her captor (or captors) on a rural road in Yolo County, about 150 miles from her home. "She was bound with restraints but was able to summon help from a passing motorist," Bosenko said. The sheriff said that this is still an active investigation and that authorities are "looking for a dark-colored SUV with two Hispanic females armed with a handgun." Husband of Missing California Mom Sherri Papini Says He Thinks She Was Abducted Northern California 'Super Mom' Vanished While Jogging Papini is being interviewed today by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit of the sheriff's office. “This is a new chapter in this investigation, sensitive information has yet to be disclosed,” Bosenko said. The sheriff's office added that she has been reunited with her husband, Keith Papini. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 5:02:34 GMT
That is wonderful news! Best Thanksgiving ever for her family, I'm sure.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 25, 2016 5:03:56 GMT
Wow! Thank goodness she is alive. I can't imagine what she's gone through.
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Nov 25, 2016 5:11:03 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt?
I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations.
It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds.
All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance.
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Post by happymomma on Nov 25, 2016 6:00:31 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. Following this case since the start. I'll just say that this story is just beginning. My opinion only. |
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Post by putabuttononit on Nov 25, 2016 6:42:05 GMT
I hate speculation, but it's human nature to apply our own understanding to a given situation. I'm interested in what comes next in this investigation. in the meantime, so HAPPY this family is together again.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Nov 25, 2016 7:29:18 GMT
I'm so happy for her family that she's been released alive. It will be interesting to learn what has happened to her during her captivity.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 25, 2016 8:21:26 GMT
Glad she's home. Glad she's ok but something isn't adding up IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 12:52:04 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. What does balloon boy mean? |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 25, 2016 13:18:05 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. What does balloon boy mean? Remember the balloon that got loose and supposedly there was a boy inside?? He was inside the house...all a lie. Something doesn't add up here with this one either. I hope I am wrong |
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Post by peabay on Nov 25, 2016 13:26:47 GMT
What does balloon boy mean? Remember the balloon that got loose and supposedly there was a boy inside?? He was inside the house...all a lie. Something doesn't add up here with this one either. I hope I am wrong I agree. I hate being so cynical, but this is a weird story. |
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Post by tincin on Nov 25, 2016 14:09:54 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. I am amazed at how many of us automatically assume she is not telling the truth. The article I saw said she was still in restraints and managed to flag down a car. It also said she was in the hospital. Men who kidnap and/or kill women often have female accomplices. I will admit it is a bit unusual to have two women dropping her off but perhaps they were not involved, men they knew had her and they discovered her by accident? I don't know that we have the right to ask her for any details, if she has been sexually assaulted, which I can't imagine she wasn't, it is not necessary for law enforcement to share those details with the world. I will see if I can located the article I am speaking of. BBC SaveSave |
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Post by imsirius on Nov 25, 2016 14:18:49 GMT
but perhaps they were not involved, men they knew had her and they discovered her by accident? But the two females had handguns. If they weren't involved and were just helping her out, why guns? I have to sit on the bench with the doesn't add up crowd. Why let her go if she can identify them? Why kidnap her just to release her without ransom? It makes NO sense. That said, I am happy she is unharmed and back with her family. I hope this is all true for her husband's sake. |
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Post by happymomma on Nov 25, 2016 14:22:37 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. I am amazed at how many of us automatically assume she is not telling the truth. The article I saw said she was still in restraints and managed to flag down a car. It also said she was in the hospital. Men who kidnap and/or kill women often have female accomplices. I will admit it is a bit unusual to have two women dropping her off but perhaps they were not involved, men they knew had her and they discovered her by accident? I don't know that we have the right to ask her for any details, if she has been sexually assaulted, which I can't imagine she wasn't, it is not necessary for law enforcement to share those details with the world. I will see if I can located the article I am speaking of. BBC SaveSaveI totally didn't "automatically" assume it's not the truth. Have you followed the case? There are a lot of odd components to it. There are 8 threads about it on Websleuths (about 8000 posts) which have uncovered some things that make people go hmmm. I'm skeptical, but either way I'm SUPER happy she's home. Let the healing begin. |
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Post by tincin on Nov 25, 2016 14:27:33 GMT
happymomma No, I have not followed the case. I am simply going by the couple of news articles I read. If there is more to it, I hope the authorities penalize all involved. However, it seems in cases like these, where women are the victim, we are more apt to automatically suspect that there is "more to the story." It is disheartening for female victims and it is believed that that is why so many of them never report their attacks. That and the incredibly low conviction rate for rapists. Add those two things with the near non-existent sentences that convicted rapists seem to be getting and I am quite certain were I to be attacked again, I would think twice about reporting it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 15:54:32 GMT
I am so glad she is home safe and sound!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Nov 25, 2016 16:00:15 GMT
There is a lot of speculation that something does not add up. Kidnapped for 3 weeks and no ransom, yet dropped at the side of the road by 2 females, and unhurt? I have seen a lot of Balloon Boy speculations. It will be interesting to see how this story unfolds. All that being said, glad that she is ok and back, regardless of the reason for disappearance. When I heard this I thought the same--"something does not add up"! |
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 25, 2016 16:06:54 GMT
but perhaps they were not involved, men they knew had her and they discovered her by accident? But the two females had handguns. If they weren't involved and were just helping her out, why guns? I have to sit on the bench with the doesn't add up crowd. Why let her go if she can identify them? Why kidnap her just to release her without ransom? It makes NO sense. That said, I am happy she is unharmed and back with her family. I hope this is all true for her husband's sake. Maybe they had guns because they're involved with shady characters who kidnap people? Maybe they felt they'd need to protect themselves if the kidnapper saw them helping? Maybe there hasn't been enough information given by authorities so readers are making up stories to satisfy the need for understanding? People who are involved or commit crazy acts aren't going to have the same perspective as you and I. |
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 25, 2016 16:13:59 GMT
I was so glad to read that she is alive, definitely not the outcome I was expecting.
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Post by Nink on Nov 25, 2016 16:16:09 GMT
God only knows what this woman may have gone through, just because they (thankfully) didn't kill her, doesn't mean she didn't suffer. I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt until I hear otherwise.
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Post by *KAS* on Nov 25, 2016 16:27:08 GMT
Well then. That's...crazy.
I'm glad she was found. I wish the best for her family.
I didn't really think too much, except I did think it was interesting there was a $100k reward - no questions asked - but she was released. We'll see what info comes out I guess.
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 25, 2016 16:27:50 GMT
There was another story not too long ago where a woman and (I think) her husband were kidnapped and later dropped off in Huntington Beach, Ca. The cops didn't believe them, no one did. It was later proved it was true. Sorry I can't remember the details and I am on my way out so don't have time to look it up.
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Post by johnnysmom on Nov 25, 2016 16:37:33 GMT
I'm glad she's safe but honestly my mind immediately went to the story a few years back of the woman/mom from Ohio (I think) that disappeared and ended up being "found" at an amusement park in Georgia (I think). She had run away. Irregardless I'm glad her family has her back. Found it: abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3987882&page=1 |
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Post by YooHoot on Nov 25, 2016 16:44:35 GMT
For your reading pleasure. In the words of Joe Kenda... "my my my" |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Nov 25, 2016 17:02:51 GMT
For your reading pleasure. Wow. Just wow.... |
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Post by gramasue on Nov 25, 2016 17:15:11 GMT
I'm not judging until I know "the rest of the story". I'm just glad she's back with her family.
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Post by tincin on Nov 25, 2016 17:16:54 GMT
For your reading pleasure. ETA: I'm not positive this is her, but... You don't even know if this is her? So what if it is? I obviously don't agree with her viewpoint but that doesn't make her any less of a victim. Wow, just wow. |
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Post by TankTop on Nov 25, 2016 17:20:51 GMT
I keep getting an error code on the attachments. Anyone else?
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Post by mom on Nov 25, 2016 17:27:32 GMT
I have been following this case on Webslueths since the get go.
I am certainly glad that she has been returned, safe and sound. That said, my Hinky Meter was going off way early in this investigation and continues to do so.
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Post by happymomma on Nov 25, 2016 17:27:47 GMT
For your reading pleasure. ETA: I'm not positive this is her, but... You don't even know if this is her? So what if it is? I obviously don't agree with her viewpoint but that doesn't make her any less of a victim. Wow, just wow. You're right. Hope they are able to find those armed Hispanic women in an SUV in California. Too bad she wasn't able to give them even one more detail to go on, composite sketch, clothing, age, anything. I wonder why there wasn't any urgency from LE to find these abductors at the carefully worded press conference? As I said, if anyone has followed the story for the past three weeks, the top secret reverse ransom offer, etc. skepticism is not completely unwarranted. Time will tell. I just hope she reunites with her children soon. They've got to be missing her so much. |
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