BONUS EPISODE~ Unraveling
Papi Killed Mommy
⚠️ 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 publish on Episode Twelve. One week since I said, “Season One is over.” And in that week — I’ve unraveled. I thought finishing would feel like relief. Like release. But it hasn’t. It’s felt like grief. Like failure. Like drowning. Because it’s the end, and still — no charges. No arrest. Nothing. Thirty-two years later, and it feels...
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BONUS EPISODE~ “Make Noise”
Papi Killed Mommy
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 case in front of media, apply public pressure, sign the petition, contact officials, and send tips or cases for Season 2. What’s inside Why media pressure matters—and how even small platforms help A direct call for journalists, podcasters, YouTubers & bloggers to cover Stacy’s case Concrete actions: sign, call, email, share, and...
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BONUS EPISODE~ Crime Con 2025
Papi Killed Mommy
Send us a text 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 best friend Melissa by my side, and my emotional support pup, Dickie Birdie, curled up in the backseat. Between reroutes, pouring rain, thick fog, and deer threatening to dart across the road, the drive was intense. We kept each other laughing ...
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BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with her friend: Laurie Swift
Papi Killed Mommy
Send us a text 📍 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 May, these clips are raw, unscripted, and mostly unreleased. Through Swifty's voice you’ll see a young Stacy who thrifted, cleaned obsessively, and lived through music like Aerosmith and Foghat. We’re halfway through this journey—six episod..
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BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with my father: Craig Daley
Papi Killed Mommy
Send us a text 📍 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 potentially distressing topics. Listener discretion is advised. One of the questions I get asked most often is: What about your dad? What does he remember from that night? What does he think really happened? How does he feel all these year...
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BONUS EPISODE~ Letter from her daughter: Nikki Lee
Papi Killed Mommy
Send us a text 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 expected. I cried multiple times during the recording, and I seriously considered re-recording it to make it cleaner, easier to listen to, more “together.” But the truth is, I wasn’t together. I’m not. And in the end, I realized that s...
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BONUS EPISODE~ Letter from a friend: Cheryl Mendel
Papi Killed Mommy
Send us a text 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 I was ten. These letters bring her memory alive and reveal parts of her story missing from Episode 1, which premieres July 8 at 11 PM MST — the moment I last said goodnight to her. Before this podcast, I had almost no audio experience. Social...
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BONUS EPISODE~ Interview with her friend: Cheryl Mendel
Papi Killed Mommy
Sedona Police Department (Non-Emergency) (928) 282-3100 • Front Office: (928) 203-5002 Sedona Red Rock News Newsroom: (928) 282-7795 • Tips/press: Be respectful and factual when you reach out. If you’re contacting the paper, include your name, best call-back number, and any documentation or links. Share a memory or a tip with me 📧 DMs open: @nicolewasilishin (TikTok/Instagram). Tell me if you want your message read on air or kept anonymous. Season 2: Case submissions (open now) We’re collecting cases for Season 2 (DV-related, cold cases, or cases with accountability gaps). Send...
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12. Not The End
Papi Killed Mommy
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. 32 years ago, my mother, Stacy Marie Wasilishin, was murdered inside our home in Sedona, Arizona. Her death was ruled a homicide. No one was ever charged. I have spent the last four years fighting to change that — and this season has been that fight. If you’ve listened from Episode 1 through today: Thank you. You didn’t just hear this story. You...
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11. Contracts, Clauses, and Zero Coverage
Papi Killed Mommy
• Spotify: “Sipping on Some Crime” • Instagram: @sippingonsomecrime Do something today If you know or saw anything Ask for a full review and that the case be presented to a grand jury. Yavapai County Attorney’s Office Prescott: (928) 771-3344 • Camp Verde: (928) 567-7717 Email: Sedona Police Department (Non-Emergency) Main: (928) 282-3100 • Front Office: (928) 203-5002 Ask local media to cover this case Sedona Red Rock News — Newsroom: (928) 282-7795 • Request balanced, ongoing reporting and note that the community is watching. Sign & share the petition...
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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 I was ten. These letters bring her memory alive and reveal parts of her story missing from Episode 1, which premieres July 8 at 11 PM MST — the moment I last said goodnight to her.
Before this podcast, I had almost no audio experience. Social media helped keep her name alive, but I needed a louder way to tell her story.
I built a home studio, wrote these episodes, and started speaking from the heart. It’s been emotional and challenging, but each episode brings the truth forward.
This episode features a letter from Cheryl Mendel, a friend of my mom’s in 1976. Cheryl saw Stacy as a spirited, resilient teen with a bold personality and gentle soul.
Though brief, their friendship reveals the woman behind the mother — the woman inspiring this fight for justice.
If Cheryl’s memories bring you closer to my mom, stay with me. There’s so much more to uncover.
Papi Killed Mommy launches July 8 at 11 PM MST — the moment my life changed forever.
Each week, we’ll explore facts, memories, and the ongoing search for truth.
Next week, I’ll share one last bonus letter — from me to my mother. It’s deeply personal, and I hope it helps you feel closer to her.
How you can help
- Subscribe, follow, and share to amplify this story.
- If you have info, contact Sedona Police at (928) 282-3100 or tips@daughterofamurderedwoman.com.
- Sign the petition for a full homicide investigation: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-complete-homicide-investigation-for-the-murder-of-stephanie-marie-wasilishin.
- Support the show to fund interviews, FOIA requests, and forensic work via the “Support the Show” link.
🐾✈️ Traveling to CrimeCon with my best friend, Dickie Birdie, comes with some unexpected expenses — his recent vet visit alone was $827. If you’d like to help make sure he’s safe and comfy on this trip, I’ve put together a small Amazon Wishlist with his travel essentials (like a stroller, pop‑up kennel, and car seat). Every bit of support means the world. 💙
🛒 Click here to check out Dickie Birdie’s Wishlist
Resources
This podcast discusses domestic violence, trauma, and homicide. If you or someone you love needs help:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
- Sedona Police Department: (928) 282-3100
- More resources at the podcast website.
Stay connected
- TikTok & Instagram: @nicolewasilishin
- YouTube: Daughter of a Murdered Woman
- Website: daughterofamurderedwoman.com
Thank you for listening, caring, and standing with me to give my mom’s story a voice.