Letter from a friend: Cheryl Mendel

Send us a textHello, 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 helpSubscribe, 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 WishlistResourcesThis podcast discusses domestic violence, trauma, and homicide. If you or someone you love needs help:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.orgSedona Police Department: (928) 282-3100More resources at the podcast website.Stay connectedTikTok & Instagram: @nicolewasilishinYouTube: Daughter of a Murdered WomanWebsite: daughterofamurderedwoman.comThank you for listening, caring, and standing with me to give my mom’s story a voice.Support the show