Stephanie Wasilishin's Murder
Was Stephanie Wasilishin's death a suicide or homicide?
4.3 (39)
32 mins
Explore the life of Stephanie Wasilishin, a devoted mom and pastry chef struggling in a rocky relationship. Discover the mystery and conflicting accounts surrounding her tragic death in 1993. Learn about the unresolved questions and family’s fight for justice that lingers today.
Ep 1:
A Gunshot in Sedona
A pastry chef, a crumbling relationship, and one last hopeful night before a single gunshot ends Stephanie Wasilishin's life in front of her four-year-old daughter.
Ep 2:
Papa Killed Mommy
Russell Peterson's story keeps changing, the autopsy screams homicide, and a traumatized child utters three devastating words that should have changed everything.
Ep 3:
Thirty Years Without Justice
Despite damning forensic evidence and a daughter's chilling accusation, no charges were ever filed—decades later, Stephanie's family still fights for the truth.
Discussions (12)
Francine
Level 6 · 10 mo agoOne thought is that the call to the father indicates a strategic pause. Prioritizing legal insulation over the medical needs of the partner is consistent with the construction of a fabricated narrative.
Lynn
Level 9 · 10 mo agoHe called his dad first.
Liam
Level 3 · 10 mo agoThe fact he called his father before 911 tells you everything. Forensics proved it was homicide and the child saw it happen. It is absolutely shameful that the police let him walk free.
