Papi Killed Mommy
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. Support - Papi Killed Mommy and help keep the story alive. Your monthly support means the world to me - and it helps me keep bringing you this important story. As a thank you, you'll get a personal email from me and a shoutout in the next episode! visit my website, or find it in my social media bio. Every little bit makes...
Episodes
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…
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…
"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 …
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, th…
"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 …
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…
Crime Con
 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 …
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 sha…
"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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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 r…
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…
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…
The Hours After
Send us a textEpisode 3: In the Hours AfterIn 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 …
The Last Day
 On July 8, 1993, my mother, Stephanie "Stacy" Wasilishin, spent the day struggling — at work, in her relationship, and in her spirit. It would be the last day of her life. In this episode, I walk you through the full timeline of my mother…
The Beginning
 I was ten years old the night my mother was murdered — a night that shattered my childhood and changed my life forever. In this episode, I take you back to that fateful evening, sharing the intimate and haunting details of the last time I…
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 tha…
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 whe…
Bonus Trailer
 The call begins with "9‑1‑1, what's your emergency?"  Moments later, the man on the other end admits he might have killed my mother. Yet 32 years have passed without a single charge, trial, or ounce of justice. My name is Nikki—daughter o…
Letter from a friend: Laurie Swift
 BONUS EPISODE: A Letter From a Friend Before Papi Killed Mommy officially launches on July 9th, I wanted to give you the chance to meet the woman at the heart of this story — my mom, Stacy. This bonus episode features a letter written by …
Trailer
  I was 10 years old when my mother was murdered.  The man who did it is still free.  This isn't just a true crime podcast — it's my real life.  If you believe in justice, subscribe to Papi Killed Mommy Support the show