The episode begins with the disappearance of Sherry Papini, a mother of two, from her Redding, California home. Her phone is found nearby, sparking a massive search effort involving family, friends, and the community. The timeline of her disappearance and the initial investigation are detailed.
The woman who pled guilty to one of the most elaborate hoaxes ever now shares a different version of her story; her ex-husband speaks out after he and the world were conned.