'It’s an absolute miracle': Abducted woman released from captors after three weeks on Thanksgiving
Sherri Papini has been reunited with her husband and two children while investigators search for suspects
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A California woman who went missing three weeks ago has been found safe and well on Thanksgiving after being released from her captors.
Authorities are looking for a dark-colored SUV and two armed Hispanic females after the victim was found, bound up, on the side of a road.
Sherri Papini, 34, disappeared on 2 November after going for a jog in the park and failed to pick up her two young children from daycare.
Her husband, Keith Papini, found her phone and earbuds, entangled with some of her hair, about a mile from their house and alerted authorities.
For three weeks, her family feared the worst. Mr Papini appeared on Good Morning America, offering $50,000 for her safe return.
On Thanksgiving morning about 4am, she was discovered on the side of a rural motorway after she managed to flag down a passing motorist who then called the police.
She was treated for non-life threatening injuries at an undisclosed hospital.
Shasta County Sheriff Tom Bosenko said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon: "We have remained devoted to this case and will not rest until Sherri’s captor or captors are identified and brought to justice."
"This is a critical, active and ongoing investigation," he added.
On Facebook, the sheriff’s office described her reappearane as "an absolute miracle, and on Thanksgiving day".
Mr Bosenko asked the public to not contact her or her husband as Ms Papini would like to reunite with the family "in peace".
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments