Episode Description
📍 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 in May, these clips are raw, unscripted, and mostly unreleased. Through Swifty's voice you’ll see a young Stacy who thrifted, cleaned obsessively, and lived through music like Aerosmith and Foghat.
We’re halfway through this journey—six episodes complete, six more to go. The first half covered 1993, the year my mom was murdered. The second half will span the next three decades of silence, missed opportunities, and my fight for justice. Before moving forward, I want to pause and remind you: Stacy wasn’t just a case file. She was a daughter, sister, mother, and friend.
📞 Calls to Action
If you believe Stacey’s story deserves another look, please reach out:
Sedona Police Department
• Phone: 928‑282‑3100
• Email: sfoley@sedonaaz.gov (Chief Stephanie Foley)
Ask them to reopen Stephanie Marie Wasilishin’s cold case.
Yavapai County Attorney’s Office
• Phone: 928‑771‑3344
• Email: victim.services@yavapaiaz.gov
Request reinvestigation and witness reconsideration.
Sedona Red Rock News
• Phone: 928‑282‑7795
• Email: editor@larsonnewspapers.com
Encourage them to re-report the case from the family’s point of view.
🎗️ Support the Podcast & Merchandise
Just yesterday I spent $650 (Sticker Mule), $110 (Vistaprint), and $25 (Zazzle)—nearly $785 total—to prepare merch for CrimeCon. I still need more shirts, stickers, and materials. Every donation helps keep my mom’s name visible.
👉 Donate here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/this-is-my-birthday-wish-help-me-bring-my-mothers-story-to
Every donor gets a first-generation Papi Killed Mommy sticker and a handwritten thank-you card.
🐾 Help Dickie Birdie Travel
My best friend Dickie Birdie just had a vet bill of $827 to make sure he’s fit for CrimeCon. He still needs a few more small things for the trip, if you're willing.
💌 Special Thank-Yous
💖 Stacey Wheaton — my angel. You’ve carried this podcast more times than I can count.
💖 Alex — thank you for always supporting the show.
💖 Brittany Wells Art — a Kansas City-based artist, author, and true crime junkie who designed and PAID for my banners. Find her work in the Facebook group
👉 Brittany Wells Art — facebook.com/groups/brittanywellsart 🖌️
📲 Stay Up to Date
Follow me on TikTok & Instagram: @nicolewasilishin for behind-the-scenes updates, merch drops, and reflections.
🔔 Next up: Episode 7 — “Mommy Killed Herself.” My sister, who had always said “Papi killed Mommy,” suddenly changes her story a year later. Was it coached? Manipulated? Or something more?
Thank you for listening, supporting, and fighting for justice with me. This is Papi Killed Mommy.