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John Dunne

California mother jailed for 18 months for faking her own kidnapping to stay with boyfriend

Sherri Papini

(Picture: Shasta County Sheriff)

A California woman who faked her own kidnapping has been sentenced to 18 months for making false statements to the FBI.

Sherri Papini, 39, was reported missing in November 2016 after going for a run.

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