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 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 series

• Episode 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 help

1. Subscribe & share this trailer so the algorithm can't bury it.
2. Sign the petition demanding a full homicide investigation: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-complete-homicide-investigation-for-the-murder-of-stephanie-marie-wasilishin
3. Support the show monthly—even $3 keeps interviews, FOIA requests, and forensic reviews moving forward. Look for the "Support the Show" link in these notes.
4. Have information? Contact the Sedona Police Department at (928) 282‑3100 or email [email protected].

Trigger & content warnings

This 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.

Disclaimer

All 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 connected

• TikTok & Instagram: @nicolewasilishin
• YouTube: Daughter of a Murdered Woman
• Website for updates & transcripts: daughterofamurderedwoman.com

Thank 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.

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