But really, when it comes down to it, I miss my daughter. Stephen Nichols: I had been there before. 85K Followers, 717 Following, 665 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Stephen Nichols (@stephen_e_nichols) Death of Rhonda Casto. As Nichols awaits trial in the death of Rhonda Casto, he has some pleasant distraction -- visits from his fiance, Landy. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Judge John Wolf: And to the charge of coercion? I said, "No." But having now admitted to inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old girl, pleading to having sex with Rhonda's underage sister and playing a role in Rhonda's death, Nichols' chances of regaining custody of his daughter are in jeopardy. Stephen Wagner Nichols, the father of Rhonda's daughter Ava who was just nine months old when she died. Prosecutors hope the judge will allow them to tell jurors about some "bad acts" in Stephen Nichols' troubled past at his upcoming murder trial. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Nichols packed up and headed to Wuxi, about 75 miles from Shanghai. Now he gets to walk free. He eventually hiked back to the parking lot where he called for help. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Within days of Castos death, investigators, too, began to question Nichols account of her fatal fall. But I'm not going to say it. Peter Van Sant: You sent sexually suggestive texts to her and a selfie with your shirt off. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Less than six months after Rhonda's death, he was charged with five counts of sex abuse for allegedly touching a 13-year-old girl on the buttocks. Julia Simmons, Rhonda's mother, rented a room from Stephen Nichols, and she decided to introduce her daughter to Nichols. He reportedly also made incriminating statements during a police inquisition in 2015, but in March, a judge ruled those statements wereinadmissible, on the grounds that officers had continued to question Nichols after he invoked his right to avoid self-incrimination. Stephen Wagner Nichols is accused of causing the death of Rhonda Casto, 23, in 2009. Something's fishy." Rhonda clearly had hiked many times, yet Mom never even knew she had been hiking, ever. And there's more. I think it was an accident, based on the footage of the treacherous trail conditions. So strange lady and her daughter Rhonda saw dollar signs when they met Stephen. Mike Arnold: People have taken off work to be there to get him out. Stephen Nichols: Again, something I'm not going to comment on. Stephen Nichols: If I waited over a year to go to trial, I probably had a zero-percent chance. She goes, "I have dreams all the time." She broke into a run and, according to Nichols, she slipped on the wet path and fell more than 150 feet to her death. So both Nichols and Rhonda had each taken out a $1 million policy on the other. The girl who fell and survived was playing sports and obviously very athletic at the time of her fall (which isnt the case with Rhonda), so being strong obviously has nothing to do with it. The suspects lawyer called the plea deal an amazing outcome. Try again later. Peter Van Sant: You've led me down a path to believe this was a suicide, and I don't think you can look me in the eye and say, "Well, Peter, you're wrong," can you?". Peter Van Sant: Did you have sex with her? When she says Rhonda said/did one thing that Stephen disagrees with, I believe she is the one who is lying and hes being truthful. Also, when he denies pushing her off the cliff in the interview, his short bursts of emphasized minimally connected sentences reminded me of Bill Clintons denial. I fell asleep on her chest and I dont know how long I was asleep for, but I woke up and I realized I was shaking uncontrollably because I was so cold, he says. Has anybody else only just now seen this?! But what Nichols seems to be suggesting to "48 Hours" is that Rhonda may have chosen to go off that cliff. You seemed unmoved by Rhonda's death. 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Skip to Article. Her friends described her relationship with Nichols as volatile, and her mother says she was considering ending things with him before she died. [Laughs] I'm not gonna answer that. But this time, he's not speaking about Rhonda. Stephen Nichols Sentenced in Hiking Death of Girlfriend Rhonda Casto Crime / hikers She Predicted He Would Kill Her. Stephen Nichols: The exact opposite. And his days behind bars are over. Please reset your password. Julia Simmons: I kept calling and asking why anything -- nothing was happening. Stephen Nichols on Rhonda Casto In his interview with "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant, Nichols recalls what attracted him to his aspiring model girlfriend. He claims that didn't happen, but something else did. In the strange but true category: a pot-smoking grandma has admitted stealing death benefits intended for her granddaughter after the childs mother died in mysterious Columbia River Gorge fall. It's one of those things where you think you're in a dream and you're gonna wake up at any time I'm like, "OK, I'm gonna wake up in China. But that never happened. She was going to move out, Simmons says, but she was trying to get up the courage to do it. The plea came after the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that Nichols had "unequivocally" invoked his right against compelled self-incrimination after he was arrested at San Francisco International Airport, returning to the country in February 2015, but San Mateo County detectives continued to illegally interrogate him. Peter Van Sant: Did you yell at her, "Hey, what are you doin', stop, walk, we're walking down?". She would be emotionally and mentally abused, and possibly physical. Please try again later. So I feel it was an accidental death and I feel an autopsy or the crime scene would show signs of a struggle if it was murder (Im not that far into the show yet). Mike Arnold | Defense attorney: And when did it become a homicide investigation as opposed to an accidental fall? In return, he pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and coercion. No matter what your opinion of the mother (or of the victim, for that matter) , this girl did not deserve to die. The case made national headlines and was featured on CBS 48 Hours. Stephen Nichols: I have been emotionally abusive at times to people. He said he preserved them as he prepared to retire but an Oregon State Policereport said: "A former detective deleted files pertinent to the case from this hard drive upon retirement.". The case, already years in the making at the time of Nichols arrest in 2015, had encountered multiple legal obstacles as his prosecution proceeded. It started pouring down rain and thunder came. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I want to one day see her again. Add to your scrapbook. Jessica Colburn: She told me that he had -- in the recent months -- been physically abusive to her. Our sincerest apologies. Rhonda told her mom about going on the hike, Hes either gonna give me a ring or hes gonna throw me off the cliff.. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Julia Simmons: He did try to push his wife over a balcony in China. There's now zero-percent chance that Steve goes to prison for murder, that a jury gets it wrong. Mike Arnold: Between the physical evidence and the science, there won't be much dispute about this bein' -- a tragic accident on a dangerous trail. Julia Simmons: She would not be a normal child. Mike Arnold: People take pleas for all sorts of reasons. So Nichols says the couple came up with an adventurous plan to lose weight. Stephen Nichols: She did fall off. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. When Rhonda Casto set out. I was always over there. Nichols claims he took the deal for just one reason: time was running out to regain custody of his daughter. Jessica Colburn says Rhonda did suffer from postpartum depression. Peter Van Sant [holding a photo of Rhonda]: Tell me about this. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. Investigators initially ruled Castos death accidental. And she loved her family. But Rhonda may have been thinking about more than their daughter. She was 23 and in the prime of her life. And I didn't wanna believe it. Castos family says they arent sure her death was accidental, as Nichols has insisted. The couple got to the trailhead, where Rhonda snapped a photo of Stephen, later found on her cellphone. A fast and unbiased roundup of whats happening in the world today. When you need me I am waiting.". Authorities alleged he pushed her off a cliff to her death in order to collect on a $1 million life insurance policy. That isnt the case, seeing as the girl who was on the show that had also fallen from the same cliff and survived was also very athletic and strong. Stephen Nichols had been charged with murder in the 2009 death of 23-year-old Rhonda Casto, the mother of their then-infant child. Rhonda Casto's Family and Friends Discuss Her Fatal Fall Crime A Young Mom Falls 100 Feet to Her Death: Was It an Accident or Did Her Boyfriend Get Away with Murder? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Nichols told authorities Ms Castro was running with a towel over her shoulders "like . In 2005, Nichols, who was 10 years older than Rhonda and recently divorced, was working as a day trader. And there are allegations of another physical assault of a woman with eerie similarities to what Nichols stands accused of now -- allegations made by his ex-wife. It said thered been four deaths in a 6 month period on that trail. Rhondas mother cashing the grandaughters death benefit checks seems also fishy to me. The defense argues the location of her injuries indicate Rhonda left the trail feet first -- not tumbling head over heels from a push. Jessica Colburn: She was so happy that he was finally planning something. For Simmons, the years since Castos death have been difficult and moving on has been even harder. Try again. Stephen says: No I did not. Stephen Nichols: When our daughter was born, it meant everything to her. Make sure that the file is a photo. Using never doesnt make it that believable, but maybe hes just trying to deny strongly because he wants to distance himself from this false accusation. It's a theory that could support Nichols' new suggestion of suicide. Sign Up See more of KATU News on Facebook Log In or Create new account See more of KATU News on Facebook Log In You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Stephen and Rhonda hit it off and started dating. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. After having her baby, Rhonda gained a little weight and wanted to lose it, said Nichols, so he suggested they go hiking. true crime Stephen Nichols admitted he allowed the mum of his baby to die. He was arrested over six years later and now the defense of his life and quest to be reunited with their daughter has been impeded by the loss of evidence due to the delay and due to him being in jail pre-trial. The couple's daughter was 9 months old at the time of her mother's death. Not long before her death, Casto reportedly increased her life insurance policy to leave $1 million to Nichols, and he he tried to collect it after her death, before eventually agreeing to split it with her mother. I was just like, "After all this time, finally.". But you know what? The case was involving my daughter. Three months after Stephen Nichols' arrest in 2015, his attorney, Mike Arnold, took his own investigative team up the Eagle Creek Trail where, he believes, Rhonda Casto slipped and fell to her death. . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Play chess. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? There is a problem with your email/password. Stephen Nichols: I felt she was into me too. But it's justified as of that point. I -- I've witnessed their fights. So wish us luck. But Rhonda's autopsy would show that she only had traces of marijuana as well as prescription drugs for anxiety and depression in her system. What really happened on Rhonda Casto's fatal hike. Stephen Nichols: I was shocked. In April 2014, a secret grand jury heard evidence and indicted Nichols for the murder of Rhonda Casto. As these historical photos show, the trail has a steep cliff to one side with drops of 100 feet or more. I look forward to that day.. Suggesting that Rhonda Casto chose to jump to her death from Eagle Creek Trail. Julia Simmons: I just busted out crying. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. She had a baby at home that needed her.. Hes either gonna give me a ring or hes gonna throw me off the cliff, Castro reportedly said in jest. Rhonda snapped a photo of Stephen, which was later found on her cellphone. Know more in just minutes with our free newsletters. A DuckDuckGo extension in your browser, please access Newser without it: Either by removing it, whitelisting us, or using another browser. Three years into their relationship, Rhonda and Nichols -- living together but not married -- became parents. Failed to delete flower. Stephen Nichols: I mean, I think anyone with an ounce of intelligence can fill in the blanks. '', Guilty grandmother: She admits taking benefits meant for granddaughter. Try again later. But he received credit for his time already in custody, meaning he will not spend any more time behind bars. However, in February of this year, the prosecutions case against Nichols suffered a major setback. I think he [Nichols] should be in prison., Casto, her mom says, was very precocious, loud and funny. Authorities alleged he pushed her off a cliff to her. When you see a missing post or a post without comments, it was likely lost during a migration. Nichols called 911 after Casto fell, but after a significant delay, according to Bend Bulletin. She was going to move out, but she was trying to get up the courage to do it. Peter Van Sant: Did you put Rhonda out of misery that day? lol yes being an athlete is less relevant if you DO fall but makes a big difference in your likelihood to fall. They charged her with theft of government funds, nearly $40,000 over almost five years. The first one, a shocking love triangle involving another of Rhonda's younger sisters, Melanie, that may have provided a motive for murder. And then yeah, that's when they arrested me. The Oregon Supreme Court ruled a three-hour police interview with him after his arrest was inadmissible. There seems to be too many women falling to their deaths on these cliffs with their significant other surviving. Stephen Nichols: We were both holding onto each other's clothing, and we were both yelling. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Rhonda Casto, 23, of Portland died during a hike with her boyfriend along the beautiful but precarious Eagle Creek trail. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. For months following his February 2015 arrest for murder, Stephen Nichols faced pretrial hearings on a slew of issues from evidence to motive -- including whether there should even be a trial since the defense considers Rhonda Casto's death an accident. Jessica Colburn: No. ). He decided to start a new life in a new land. I'm still completely blown away by the -- the decision that was made in this. The only incredible athlete I recall in this story is the young woman who nearly died at the same point where Rhonda fell but managed to grab a root, which proves that an incredible athlete can lose her footing and fall. A month before that, Nichols was charged with the rape and sodomy of an underage girl. This is a carousel with slides. But in 2017, Stephen Nichols broke that silence. Thinking clouded by marijuana, defense argues. I'm checking out. Then, for the second time in our "48 Hours" interview, Nichols brings up the topic of suicide. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It's a final twist in a tragedy where only Nichols knows the real ending. It's just the way I deal with pain. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. It's not justice. Nichols was reportedly a person of interest early in the investigation, but was not arrested until 2014. Year should not be greater than current year. I didn't wanna do that. A system error has occurred. Stephen has since been charged with murdering Rhonda, but has not yet faced a trial. The Hood River County, Oregon, District Attorneys Office, which prosecuted the case, declined to comment. Carrie Rasmussen [in court]: On the night of Rhonda Casto's death, the defendant didn't run to where his daughter was. Peter Van Sant: Steve, look at me. Prosecutors believed he pushed her off the Eagle Creek trail cliff, causing her to fall 100 feet to her death. Julia Simmons: She says, "He's either gonna give me a ring or he's gonna throw me off the cliff.". Stephen Nichols: I think I've just left a path of destruction. I read a lot. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Stephen Nichols: Either I pushed her, she jumped of her own accord or she slipped. Nichols has adamantly denied he had anything to do with Castos death. But then, Nichols claims, Rhonda asked him a startling question completely out of the blue. Never. Peter Van Sant: Was she alive when you got to her? Stephen Nichols: Uh-huh. On March 16, 2009, Rhonda and Stephen would set out on that fitness hike and Rhonda would not live to see the end of the day. Because I was a little girl, he was playful, you know. Instead of catching his connecting flight to Oregon, Nichols says authorities separated him from his daughter. Julia Simmons: And then I got a call from Carrie Rasmussen, the prosecutor, and she slowly told me the news about him taking a plea. Medical examiner and forensic pathologist Dr. Christopher Young says Rhonda's injuries were mostly below the waist. But how exactly did Nichols and his attorney end up at this moment? I remember she wanted to have sex. Julia Simmons: I think she was attracted not so much to his looks, but to his his -- what he had. Nichols was arraigned at the Hood River County Courthouse late Friday morning. Nichols says they didn't linger on the trail for long. Remember, Nichols climbed down 150 feet to where Rhonda's broken body lay. He'd need an extra day to arrange for the ankle monitor required for Nichols' release. Prosecutors believe Nichols killed the aspiring model for her $1 million life insurance policy. Steve Nichols has been wrongfully accused of the murder of Rhonda Casto, who accidently fell off a cliff to her death in March of 2009. An Oregon court terminated Nichols' parental rights. So I said, "OK.". The plan was for Casto, a 23-year-old aspiring model, to walk the popular Eagle Creek Trail along Oregons Columbia River Gorge accompanied by her boyfriend, Steve Nichols. Bail was set at $2 million. You can always change this later in your Account settings. But in April 2016, with a trial date nowhere in sight, Judge John Olson reduced Nichols' bail to $250,000. It all started 11 years earlier when a stunning 20-year-old woman knocked on Nichols' bedroom door at his home just outside Portland, Oregon. Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. Stephen Nichols pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide. But Castos mother, Julia Simmons, doesnt buy Nichols story and believes her daughter would never put herself at risk. Try again later. They dated three years and had a little baby girl together. In 1996, he joined the cast of ABC's General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine; he exited the role in 2003.From 2009 to 2013, he portrayed the role of Tucker McCall on The Young and the . I'm Attila the Hun basically, going through women. Verify and try again. I am just disgusted with the outcome.. Over the next two days, Arnold set out on a frantic mission to gather the 10 percent needed in cash to free his client. Nichols claims that Rhonda had long struggled with a serious drug problem. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? And Julia Simmons claims Rhonda made a chilling statement to her just before the hike. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Actor: Days of Our Lives. But something did happen. Up until that point she's the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. There's no way he would take his own life. But Nichols defense attorney, Mike Arnold, says his client was falsely accused, and he welcomed the recent plea. Nichols says he believes prescription drugs played a part in Castos death, which he called an accident, and he claims he later discovered she was using marijuana and also taking medication to lose weight and for depression. Peter Van Sant: What are you saying, Stephen? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Mike Arnold [with cash in hand in front of bail machine]: Presumption of innocence, ladies and gentlemen. And I'm like, "Yeah you really do look like her.". Stephen Nichols: What was her point in going up there? Nichols would spend the next 14 months in jail awaiting trial. I was like, "That's interesting.". Stephen Nichols: We planned on getting married in the summer. ", Stephen Nichols: And I go, "What are you talking about?" I thought you might like to see a memorial for Rhonda Kristen Casto I found on Findagrave.com. Occams razor. Julia Simmons: He can be very charming. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Did she tumble forward? Stephen Nichols was accused of pushing his fiance to her death off a dangerous hiking trail in 2009. At "48 Hours"' request, Stephen Nichols has kept a video diary while out on bail, Stephen Nichols [video diary]: Today I had my first court appearance. ", The boyfriend comes under immediate suspicion. On their hike, Rhonda, according to Stephen, slipped and fell to her death. And I felt like it happened out of nowhere. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. A little over two months and she was fluent in Mandarin. She didn't miss a case for five years! Peter Van Sant: Do you believe that Stephen was in love with Melanie? Judge John Wolf: What is your plea to the charge of criminally negligent homicide? I dont really get angry.. Peter Van Sant: This Rhonda sounds like somebody who doesn't care much at all about you. Stephen Nichols: Let me ask you, if you shoot your war buddy because you see how much pain he's in, is that murder? Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facilities/AP, 11-Year-Old Honor Roll Student Shot to Death While Asleep in His Bed, Mom's Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, 5 Years After Wash. Using insurance, and then four months later she's dead. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Failed to report flower. Until now, his only account was the one he gave to police the day of the tragedy. Stephen Nichols says this is how the tragedy unfolded: they were heading down the trail, Rhonda is in a great mood and jokingly she had put a towel around her shoulders and was calling herself Supergirl. I dont think the mother was framed to look like she was lying- I just think she WAS lying and happens to be a terrible liar. Nichols, then a 30-year-old day trader in Portland, Oregon, soon began tutoring Casto, who was taking college courses, and their relationship escalated. They dated three years and had a little baby girl together. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? And I can say I had absolutely nothing to do either directly or indirectly with her falling off. incredible athlete usually get that way because they have great control over their body as well as a solid mind that said havent watched the video but do plan to so will do a follow up on this.. probably lol. We will continue to fight until we have proven my innocence. He is currently on a no-bail hold and faces a minimum of 25 years in prison, with a maximum life sentence. I think she held on for longer for the sake of the baby. She had dance lessons. He landed in Hollywood at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple, where he studied yoga, cooked vegetarian meals for the residents and lived the monk's life preparing to enter the ashram. Also on the briefs were Ellen F. Rosenblum, Attorney General, and Benjamin Gutman, Solicitor General. I never go out. Stephen Nichols. 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