BONUS EPISODE~ Letter from a friend: Cheryl Mendel

BONUS EPISODE~ 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 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 help

🐾✈️ 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 Wishlist

Resources

This podcast discusses domestic violence, trauma, and homicide. If you or someone you love needs help:

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
  • Sedona Police Department: (928) 282-3100
  • More resources at the podcast website.

Stay connected

Thank you for listening, caring, and standing with me to give my mom's story a voice.

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Episoder(35)

22. The Billboard He Can't Ignore

22. The Billboard He Can't Ignore

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses homicide, domestic violence, childhood trauma, and contains strong language. What happens when one advocacy conference changes the direction of a 33-year fight ...

17 Sep 35min

21. SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING

21. SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING

EPISODE 21: SOMEBODY KNOWS SOMETHING At 1:36 a.m. on July 9, 1993, a one-minute telephone call was placed from our Sedona home—just minutes before Russell Peterson called 911 while my mother, Stacy Ma...

9 Sep 28min

20. Exploited? This is MY Story Too

20. Exploited? This is MY Story Too

EPISODE 20: EXPLOITED? THIS IS MY STORY TOO. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses homicide, domestic violence, childhood trauma, family estrangement, and contains strong language. Where does advoca...

1 Sep 1h 4min

Papi Killed Mommy Insider

Papi Killed Mommy Insider

What exactly is Papi Killed Mommy Insider—and what do YOU want to hear? In this bonus episode, I'm introducing my brand-new Apple Podcasts subscription and revealing the three subscriber-only pieces a...

26 Aug 26min

How Do I Turn Two Chart Topping Podcasts into a Paycheck?

How Do I Turn Two Chart Topping Podcasts into a Paycheck?

How do I turn two charting podcasts, more than 332,000 downloads, and hundreds of thousands of social-media followers into an actual paycheck? I have built the audience. I have built the studio. I hav...

23 Aug 36min

19. A Message to my Sister

19. A Message to my Sister

Thirty-three years ago, on the night our mother was murdered, my little sister was only three years old. As police officers placed us in the back of a patrol car, she kept repeating the same heartbrea...

8 Jul 9min

18. Live with Crime Weekly

18. Live with Crime Weekly

Episode 18: Live with Crime Weekly Three weeks ago, I was exhausted. After years of telling the same story, asking the same questions, and fighting the same battles, I was ready to walk away. I was fr...

20 Jun 39min

The Independent Takes Notice

The Independent Takes Notice

It's been 36 days since the last episode of Papi Killed Mommy. Lots to fill you in on.  In this episode, I sit down and talk openly about burnout, obsession, grief, media attention, CrimeCon Vegas, an...

18 Mai 22min

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