Sherri Papini, the woman infamous for staging her own kidnapping in 2016, has moved on with a new romantic relationship following her conviction. Her new boyfriend, Shawn Hibdon, is a widowed auto dealership owner and father of two sons.
They were first spotted together in a parking lot in Northern California, where they were reportedly meeting in secrecy.
Sherri, now 41, was convicted in 2022 for faking her kidnapping, which captivated the nation at the time. In November 2016, she disappeared from a jogging trail and later claimed she had been kidnapped by two Hispanic women.
Sherri Papini (Credit: YouTube)
However, an investigation revealed it was a hoax, and Sherri had been staying with her ex-boyfriend, James Reyes, during the supposed “kidnapping.” Reyes later admitted that Sherri had staged her injuries, and he had been complicit in the plan.
After pleading guilty to mail fraud and lying to law enforcement, Sherri was sentenced to 18 months in prison. She served about 10 months before being released in August 2023.
Shortly after, she began her relationship with Hibdon, who reportedly met Sherri before her imprisonment. Hibdon, a businessman, has kept a low profile, but reports indicate he purchased a home for Sherri in Shingletown, California, in early 2024.
Sherri, who shares two children with her ex-husband Keith Papini (who gained custody after their divorce), is currently on supervised release until 2026.
Although Sherri has not publicly acknowledged the details of her relationship with Hibdon, their quiet romance has captured attention, particularly in the wake of the Hulu documentary Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini that revisits her kidnapping hoax.
Kyle Walker’s wife, Annie Kilner, has officially filed for divorce after enduring a public cheating scandal involving footballer Walker and influencer Lauryn Goodman.
The affair, which led to Walker fathering two children with Goodman while still married to Annie, has caused immense strain on their 12-year relationship.
Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner (Credit: YouTube)
Annie and Kyle, married since 2022 after a 12-year romance, share four children. Following the revelation that Kyle fathered a second child with Lauryn in 2022, Annie reportedly kicked him out of their £3.5 million Cheshire home.
This scandal has sparked widespread media attention, with Kyle expressing regret over his actions in public statements.
Sources say Kyle was “stunned” when he received the divorce papers and the couple is still in discussions about the next steps, though Annie appears firm in her decision to move on.
Despite their strained relationship, the couple remains committed to co-parenting their children.
Meanwhile, Lauryn Goodman’s high-profile court battle with Kyle over financial support for their children has included extravagant demands, such as a £1.85 million home, £33,000 air conditioning system, and an array of luxury household items, including a £500 monthly hot tub maintenance and £28 per hour for a gardener.
Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman (Credit: YouTube)
Kyle has been ordered to pay significant child support and provide Lauryn with a home away from Annie, further complicating the couple’s troubled personal and financial landscape.
