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Papi Killed Mommy is a raw true crime podcast about the night my mother was murdered - and how the truth was buried for years. I was just 10 years old, but I never forgot what really happened.
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22. The Billboard He Can't Ignore
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses homicide, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and contains strong language. What happens when one advocacy conference changes the direction of a 33-year fight for justice? In Episode 22, I return fro
21. SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING
EPISODE 21: SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING At 1:36 a.m. on July 9, 1993, a one-minute telephone call was placed from our Sedona home—just minutes before Russell Peterson called 911 while my mother, Stacy Marie Wasilishin, lay dying. Where did tha
20. Exploited? This is MY Story Too
EPISODE 20: EXPLOITED? THIS IS MY STORY TOO. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses homicide, domestic violence, childhood trauma, family estrangement, and contains strong language. Where does advocacy end—and exploitation begin? After six
Papi Killed Mommy Insider
What exactly is Papi Killed Mommy Insider—and what do YOU want to hear? In this bonus episode, I'm introducing my brand-new Apple Podcasts subscription and revealing the three subscriber-only pieces already waiting for you: • The original E
How Do I Turn Two Chart Topping Podcasts into a Paycheck?
How do I turn two charting podcasts, more than 332,000 downloads, and hundreds of thousands of social-media followers into an actual paycheck? I have built the audience. I have built the studio. I have created two Apple-charting podcasts. I
19. A Message to my Sister
Thirty-three years ago, on the night our mother was murdered, my little sister was only three years old. As police officers placed us in the back of a patrol car, she kept repeating the same heartbreaking words: "Papi killed Mommy." For the
18. Live with Crime Weekly
Episode 18: Live with Crime Weekly Three weeks ago, I was exhausted. After years of telling the same story, asking the same questions, and fighting the same battles, I was ready to walk away. I was frustrated, discouraged, and wondering whe
The Independent Takes Notice
It's been 36 days since the last episode of Papi Killed Mommy. Lots to fill you in on. In this episode, I sit down and talk openly about burnout, obsession, grief, media attention, CrimeCon Vegas, and the emotional reality of spending five
16. A&E Delivered
In this episode of Papi Killed Mommy, Nikki shares a major turning point in her mother Stephanie Wasilishin's case — from national media recognition… to a shift in strategy… to one of the most personal decisions she's made in 33 years. Afte
15. Defeated
Every time I sat down to write the script about what has happened in the last 30 days in my mom's case, I got stuck. Angry. Frustrated. Completely overwhelmed. So this episode isn't really written. Instead, I walked into the studio, turned
14. Front Page and A&E
In this episode of Papi Killed Mommy, Nikki shares jaw‑dropping real‑time developments in her mother Stephanie Wasilishin's cold case — from viral TikTok traction, to national recognition, to major media momentum and strategic advocacy work
13. I'm Baaaack
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BONUS EPISODE~ Unraveling
⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode discusses domestic violence, homicide, trauma, panic attacks, and systemic failures in law enforcement and media. Listener discretion is advised. 🎧 Bonus Episode: Unraveling It's been one week since I hit pu
BONUS EPISODE~ "Make Noise"
Bonus: "Make Noise" — Melissa joins the mic In this special bonus episode, Nikki introduces Melissa—a fellow teacher, friend, and the new co-host helping carry Stacy's story forward. Together, they lay out exactly how you can help: get the
BONUS EPISODE~ Crime Con 2025
In this special bonus episode of Papi Killed Mommy, I share my very first CrimeCon experience — a three-day whirlwind in Denver that was emotional, overwhelming, and unforgettable. The journey started on the road: 900 miles, 14 hours, my be
BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with her friend: Laurie Swift
Bonus Episode: Laurie Swift Remembers Stacy I'm Nikki—daughter of a murdered woman. This bonus episode features longtime friend Swifty sharing candid memories of my mom, Stacy, that bring her to life beyond the headlines. Recorded back in M
BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with my father: Craig Daley
Hi, my name is Nikki and I'm the daughter of a murdered woman. Welcome to a special bonus episode of Papi Killed Mommy. ⚠️ Before we begin, a quick trigger warning: this podcast contains discussions of domestic violence, homicide, and other
BONUS EPISODE~ Letter from her daughter: Nikki Lee
Hi, my name is Nikki. I'm the daughter of a murdered woman, and welcome back to Papi Killed Mommy. In this bonus episode, I'm reading a letter I wrote to my mom, Stacy Wasilishin Writing it was healing. Reading it out loud was harder than I
BONUS EPISODE~ Letter from a friend: Cheryl Mendel
Hello, I'm Nikki, daughter of a woman whose life was tragically cut short. Welcome back to Papi Killed Mommy. These bonus episodes share letters from my mom's closest friends — a way to meet the woman I never fully knew. She was taken when
BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with her friend: Cheryl Mendel
Bonus: Cheryl remembers Stacy (Downers Grove '76–'77) In this bonus episode, I sit down with Cheryl—one of the few friends willing to remember my mom out loud. For 45 minutes we go back to 1976–77: unincorporated Downers Grove summers, the
12. Not The End
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, homicide, trauma, and systemic failures in law enforcement. Listener discretion is advised. Seven hours. Twelve episodes. Three decades. And one promise: I would tell you everything
11. Contracts, Clauses, and Zero Coverage
Episode 11 — Contracts, Clauses, and Zero Coverage Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence and homicide. The man mentioned is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion advised. What this episode i
10. "A Small Podcast, Notwithstanding"
EP10 • "Small podcast, notwithstanding" Thirty-two years after Stacy's death, a local editor calls this show "a small podcast notwithstanding." In this episode, we put that attitude on trial. You'll hear the emails, my dad's 2023 body-cam i
9. Media Pressure
Hey weirdos — I'm Nikki, daughter of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin. If you found this show through Morbid, welcome. Thank you for giving space in your day to my mom's story and to a new podcast that's still building its voice. Content note: Th
8. The Red Rock News
In this episode of Papi Killed Mommy, for the first time, I read three articles about my mom's death: the original piece from 1993, and two follow-ups nearly three decades later in July 2020 by the Sedona Red Rock News. These articles shape
7. "Mommy Killed Herself"
Hi, I'm Nikki — the daughter of a murdered woman. Welcome back. This week, I take you back to 1993, when my mom's case stalled—but my Aunt Wendy never stopped fighting. Together with Grandma Bea, they held on to hope, and now I carry their
6. The Final Interview
It was three weeks before my 11th birthday, when my mother, Stacy Wasilishin, was killed. For weeks now, I've taken you back to July of 1993 — to the night she died, the hours after, and the painful days that followed. In this episode, we r
5. The Day They Told Me
Sunday, July 11, 1993. The day I learned my mother was dead. In this episode, I take you into the moment that shattered my childhood. That morning, my foster family drove me and my little sister to the Sedona Police Department. Inside a roo
4. The Day After
In the previous episodes, I walked you through my mother's final day, the chaotic hours after her death, and Russell Peterson's first interview. But the story didn't stop there. In this episode of Papi Killed Mommy, I take you deeper into J
3. The Hours After
Episode 3: In the Hours After In this episode, I take you into the hours immediately following my mother's murder—hours I've spent my entire life trying to piece together. From the moment I was pulled from my bed and placed in a squad car b
