Papi Killed Mommy

• The Beginning

  Send us a textI 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 ever saw her alive.My mother wasn’t just a woman I loved; she was my safe place, my protector, my guide. That night, she was in the living room, lights dimmed low, candle flickering softly, wine glass in hand. She spent hours on the phone, making plans — plans to escape the man who was tearing our family apart. This man wasn’t my father but the boyfriend who fathered my younger sister. He was the dark presence in our lives that no one dared to face.I remember lying to her — saying I’d brushed my teeth, told her I was going to walk the dog — and giving her a quick hug and kiss goodnight. That was the last moment I ever saw her alive. Hours later, I was woken by flashing lights and a flashlight in my face, suddenly removed from the home I thought was safe. Alongside my little sister, I was put into the back of a police car, confused and terrified. She kept saying, “Papi killed Mommy,” but I didn’t understand the horrifying truth then.This episode sets the stage for everything that comes next — the investigation, the heartbreak, the years of unanswered questions, and the fight for justice. It’s the story of a little girl’s trauma and a family’s unraveling, told through my eyes. You’ll hear the fear, the confusion, and the desperate hope for answers that drove me to tell this story.Papi Killed Mommy is not just a true crime podcast — it’s a personal journey through loss, trauma, and the fight to reclaim a stolen childhood. This first episode is the foundation, the heartbreak, and the raw beginning of the story that needs to be heard.Join me as I open the door to my past and invite you to walk with me through the darkest night of my life.The man discussed in this podcast is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This podcast aims to share my personal story and raise awareness about my mother’s case.If you or anyone you know has any information related to my mother’s case, please contact the Sedona Police Department at (928) 282-3100. Your help could make a difference.Visit the Website:For updates, exclusive content, and ways to support the journey, visit daughterofamurderedwoman.com. Stay connected and be part of the story.Trigger Warning:This episode discusses themes of domestic violence, abuse, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available.National Domestic Violence Hotline:Call 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for confidential support 24/7.You can help bring justice by signing and sharing the petition demanding a full homicide investigation into my mother’s murder. Despite the years that have passed, her case remains unresolved. Every signature counts in urging the authorities to take action and uncover the truth. Please join me by adding your voice here: Sign the Petition · DEMAND a complete Homicide investigation for the murder of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin - Sedona, United States · Change.orgThank you for listening, supporting, and believing in this journey. Your time, your voice, and your compassion mean more than words can express. Together, we are giving my mother’s story the justice and remembrance it deserves.Support the show

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• Letter from her daughter: Nikki Lee

  Send us a textHi, 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 starting over would’ve meant hiding the real emotion — and I’ve spent enough of my life doing that.So what you’ll hear is raw. The end especially is rough — you can hear my voice breaking, and my tears. I ask you to bear with me, and if you can, listen all the way through. This letter means everything to me. It’s the beginning of a conversation I’ve waited 32 years to have.My mom was murdered on July 9th, 1993, by her boyfriend, Russell Peterson — the father of my younger sister. She had just gotten off the phone with my dad, Craig Daly, after making plans to leave Russell for good. Just a few hours later, she was shot and killed. I was ten years old. My little sister was three. That night was the last time I ever saw my mother alive. And to this day, no one has ever been arrested for her murder.This podcast is my way of changing that.I’ve spent the last few years fighting for justice — contacting police, speaking with attorneys, getting our story on the news, and building a community of people who believe in my mom, who believe she deserves answers. In December 2021, I started sharing her story on TikTok. Two years later, a video of me saying “I am the daughter of a murdered woman” went viral, reaching over 13 million views. Since then, more than 200,000 people have joined me on this journey. People are learning her name, saying it out loud, and helping me demand what’s long overdue: justice.If you're new here, thank you for listening. And if you've been with me from the beginning — I appreciate you more than you know. This podcast premieres on  July 8th at 11 PM — the exact time I said goodnight to my mother for the very last time. It’s taken me months to prepare, and every step has pushed me far outside my comfort zone. I built a home studio with my dad. I learned how to record and edit. I’ve made mistakes and started over and cried in front of the mic more times than I can count. But I’ve kept going — because she deserves to be remembered. Not just as a victim. But as a woman. A mother. A fighter.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out. You are not alone. Help is available. 📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. 💻 thehotline.orgIf you have any information that could lead to the arrest of Russell Bennett Peterson or anyone involved in Stacy Wasilishin’s murder, please contact: 📞 Sedona Police Department: (928) 282-3100 This podcast is based on my personal memories, experiences, and opinions. The individual named in this episode is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 🔗 Follow our journey and stay connected: TikTok: @nicolewasilishin Instagram: @nicolewasilishin Petition for justice: change.org/justiceforstacyThank you for listening. And please, stay tuned — the story begins July 8th at 11 PM.Support the show

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• 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 [email protected] 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.ResourcesThis 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

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• Bonus Trailer

  Send us a textThe 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 of a bright, funny, fiercely loved woman whose death was ruled a homicide and then quietly shelved. I was ten when I kissed her good‑night for the last time. Today I’m done staying quiet.“Papi Killed Mommy” is the podcast I wish I never had to make: part investigation, part memoir, part battle cry. In this premiere trailer you’ll hear the real 9‑1‑1 audio, the confession hidden in plain sight, and the silence that followed when the county attorney said there “wasn’t enough evidence.”What to expect in the seriesEpisode 1 (July 9, 11:00 PM MST): A minute‑by‑minute retelling of that final night and the childhood it destroyed.Future episodes: Interviews with family, and friends; documents; analyses; and new leads crowdsourced from listeners determined to break a 32‑year stalemate.Bonus content: Letters from my mom’s closest friends Why listen?Because behind every cold case is a family still burning for answers. Because “insufficient evidence” should never be the end of the story. Because you—yes, you—might hold the tip, resource, or amplification that finally pushes this case across the finish line.How you can helpSubscribe & share this trailer so the algorithm can’t bury it.Sign the petition demanding a full homicide investigation: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-complete-homicide-investigation-for-the-murder-of-stephanie-marie-wasilishinSupport the show monthly—even $3 keeps interviews, FOIA requests, and forensic reviews moving forward. Look for the “Support the Show” link in these notes.Have information? Contact the Sedona Police Department at (928) 282‑3100 or email [email protected] & content warningsThis series contains discussions of domestic violence, murder, and trauma. If you or someone you love needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1‑800‑799‑7233 or visit thehotline.org for 24/7 confidential support.DisclaimerAll individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Statements made in this podcast are based on public records, personal recollections, and ongoing research.Stay connectedTikTok & Instagram: @nicolewasilishinYouTube: Daughter of a Murdered WomanWebsite for updates & transcripts: daughterofamurderedwoman.comThank you for pressing play, for believing that forgotten cases deserve a voice, and for standing with me as I fight for the justice my mother never received. Full launch July 9. Hit follow now—because if the system won’t fight for her, we will.Support the show

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