After a six-year investigation, DNA testing of her clothing led authorities to James Reyes, Papinis ex-boyfriend.

Papini was released early in October 2023 due to good behavior, and now resides in a halfway house.

I assumed anyway she was gonna get out way earlier than the 18 months because of good behavior.

Sherri Papini leaves the federal courthouse after Federal Judge William Shubb sentenced her to 18 months in federal prison, in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Federal prosecutors had asked that she be sentenced to eight months in prison for faking her own kidnapping in 2016. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Sherri Papini leaves the federal courthouse in Sacramento, California, Sept. 19, 2022.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

If thats all she needs to do, she can act.

She is an actress.