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 that’s finally putting this case in front of the right eyes.

This episode covers everything that’s happened in the last 35 days: documentary‑style updates, personal reflections, and exactly what has shifted since the last episode — including acknowledgment from major creators and outlets who’ve helped amplify Stephanie’s story.

🎙️ Episode Highlights

✨ Stephanie Harlowe
True crime creator Stephanie Harlowe — YouTuber, podcaster, researcher, and co‑host of Crime Weekly — saw one of Nikki’s TikToks and reached out. Stephanie has agreed to feature Stephanie Wasilishin’s case on her YouTube channel, and she’s currently reviewing case files and interrogation audio. This is a huge moment of visibility for a case that’s stayed in the shadows for decades.

• 📺 Stephanie Harlowe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephanieharlowe

• 📱 Stephanie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephanieharlowe

📰 A&E Recognition – Mikey Brieaddy
Cold cases influencer Mikey Brieaddy included Stephanie Wasilishin’s case in an A&E Crime + Investigation article highlighting the “5 Cold Cases True Crime Influencer Mike Brieaddy Most Wants to See Solved” — a nod that puts national spotlight on this long‑overlooked story.

• 📰 Read the A&E article here: https://www.aetv.com/articles/the-5-cold-cases-true-crime-influencer-mike-brieaddy-most-wants-to-see-solved

• 📱 Mikey Brieaddy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingatruecrimerer?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

• 📺 Mike’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@makingatruecrimerer

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📂 Case Work & Advocacy

This episode goes deep into the ongoing legal and investigative push:

🔹 Civil rights packet sent to attorneys — documents, timelines, and evidence packaged and mailed to civil rights lawyers, searching for someone who will take this case seriously.

🔹 UPDATED Records requests — new case files and crime scene photos requested, including a quote being obtained for these records.

🔹 Upcoming meeting with Yavapai County Attorney’s Office — February 27, 2026 — Nikki and her aunt are driving to Prescott to confront the long silence and demand answers about why years of inaction and inconsistency went unexplained.

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💰 Support the Investigation & Story

Pushing for justice costs money. Your support directly helps with things like public records costs, travel, and storytelling infrastructure:

🔗 GoFundMe — Case files, crime scene photos & Prescott travel:
https://gofund.me/7ad47648b

🔗 GoFundMe — Book ghostwriter fund:
https://gofund.me/aa526e170

Every contribution helps keep this work going. And even if you can’t donate — sharing, following, and engaging matters.

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📱 Follow Nikki in Real Time

For the most up‑to‑date updates and behind‑the‑scenes advocacy:
👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolewasilishin?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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📣 Call to Action

If you believe this cold case deserves accountability — especially given the inconsistencies and unanswered questions — you can respectfully reach out to the office now handling the investigation:

Yavapai County Attorney’s Office
📍 Prescott, Arizona
📞 (928) 771‑3300
📧 [e-mail]