Unlock all 6 shows on Skoob+ by Skoob, where Episode 1 of every season is always free—start listening now and dive into the stories everyone will be talking about. A mother was shot in her bedroom. A four-year-old child whispered, “Papa killed Mommy.” The medical examiner ruled it a homicide. Yet more than 30 years later, no one has ever been charged. In this disturbing true crime episode of Unsolved Cases, Larry Hunter investigates the haunting death of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin, a talented pastry chef and devoted mother whose final hours were filled with fear, uncertainty, and one last attempt to save her relationship. On July 9, 1993, police rushed to a home in Sedona, Arizona after a frantic 911 call reported a “very bad accident.” Inside, officers found 32-year-old Stephanie Wasilishin dead from a gunshot wound to the neck. Her partner, Russell Bennett Peterson, claimed it was an accident during a struggle over a .44 Magnum revolver. But the forensic evidence told a darker story. This shocking case explores the mysterious 911 timeline, the unexplained phone call Peterson made to his father before calling emergency services, and the chilling statement from the couple’s young daughter who witnessed the violence unfold. Investigators uncovered gunpowder residue consistent with a defensive posture, changing witness statements, and a homicide ruling that seemed impossible to ignore. So why was nobody arrested? This episode dives deep into the failed investigation, domestic violence warning signs, forensic evidence, criminal psychology, and the heartbreaking aftermath left behind for Stephanie’s daughters. From Chicago to Arizona, from family trauma to courtroom uncertainty, this real story exposes the disturbing truth behind one of Sedona’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries. If you’re fascinated by true crime, unsolved mystery cases, criminal investigations, FBI-style forensic analysis, dark family secrets, cold cases, and the psychology of violent relationships, this episode will stay with you long after it ends. Skoob+ by Skoob gives you exclusive access to 6 incredible podcast channels filled with true crime stories, conspiracies, mysteries, criminal minds, shocking cases, and hidden history. Episode 1 of every season is completely free, so you can start listening today. Follow Unsolved Cases now, subscribe to Skoob+, and uncover the stories the world still can’t explain.
