As Nichols awaits trial in the death of Rhonda Casto, he has some pleasant distraction -- visits from his fiance, Landy. Nichols' daughter, Dylan, has a burgeoning music career. Casto, who had a child with Nichols during their 3.5 year relationship, died after plunging more than 30 metres off a cliff while hiking along the scenic Eagle Creek Trail in March 2009. . A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Stephen Nichols: If it's a suicide, life insurance doesn't pay out. He remains on parole for three years. Nichols has directed several stage productions, including Sixty Minutes from L.A., a presentation pilot for television, Wild Horses (co-director) and most recently, wrote and directed the dramatic short film Get the Dime starring Daniel Bess and Robert Picardo. Julia Simmons: Yeah, right. Austin Police Department via AP "The Elgin ISD community grieves the loss of these two young, promising . Join Facebook to connect with Stephen Nichols and others you may know. Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. He has portrayed Steve "Patch" Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives on and off since 1985. The defense argues the location of her injuries indicate Rhonda left the trail feet first -- not tumbling head over heels from a push. 1 Defendant's girlfriend, who was also the mother of his then-infant daughter, died in 2009 when she fell during a hike with defendant in the Columbia River Gorge. The investigation into the cause of her fall . The following was in the notes that Carol Mason received from Gina Martin in 2000. And she goes, "I used to come up here with a bottle of vodka and a bag of weed." Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Bonnie Breaks Another Heart! Just a few hours before her death, Rhonda, who had learned of the affair, sent this text to her sister: Peter Van Sant [reads text aloud to Nichols]: "I don't know what to say besides he's a piece of sh--. Gwen Rizczech. So Nichols says the couple came up with an adventurous plan to lose weight. Peter Van Sant: So how does a kid from Oregon end up in China? Unable to leave Oregon until his parole expires in 2020, Nichols broke up with his fiance who had returned to China. Stephen Nichols: It was decided by the weather. Instead of catching his connecting flight to Oregon, Nichols says authorities separated him from his daughter. He's too narcissistic, egotistical, sociopath. Prosecutors don't agree and want a jury to see a picture taken by Rhonda showing red marks left from an alleged physical encounter with Nichols. Julia Simmons: He did try to push his wife over a balcony in China. The Young and the Restless' Robert Newman Welcomes Exciting New Family Addition. Julia Simmons: She would not be a normal child. She was the heaviest she had ever been, and she felt really disgusting. Jessica Colburn | Rhonda's friend: Yes. Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. Personal life While not saying it in so many words, Stephen Nichols' mind games manage to drop a bombshell. [18], "Five Fast Facts About Veteran Soap Star Stephen Nichols", "Stephen Nichols Celebrates Amazing Milestone! Nichols went on to study with Stella Adler, Jack Colvin and Harry Mastrorgeorge. The origin of this rumor is unknown, and it remains a mystery whether Stephen has a son or not. Stephen Wagner Nichols, 41, was booked Wednesday in Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facility on a contempt of court charge for allegedly making contact with a friend of the murder victim through another person he knew, according to court records. son. father. 4 Days of Our Lives spoilers indicate that Stephen Nichols' daughter Dylan Nichols is set to make her big debut on the hit NBC soap. Let us know by dropping us a line with your thoughts in our comments section below. And I just immediately fell in love with her. Vanessa Nichols (Daughter) Aaron Nichols (Son) Dylan Nichols (Son) Fame & Address. Introduced by former head writer Maria Arena Bell, the character debuted during the episode airing on December 2, 2009, portrayed by William Russ.The character was slated to be a new businessman and billionaire, leading to speculation that Tucker would become a replacement . CC 140066CR Decided: March 02, 2017 . It's a story "48 Hours" has been following since 2015. They make better wives. 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. Stephen Nichols Marriage, Affairs and Children. But you know what? Stephen and Rhonda hit it off and started dating. Stephen Nichols has not revealed anything about his parents. Peter Van Sant: Rhonda's family claims that you were not grieving. Nichols may have had a million reasons to keep suicide a secret. 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. . But it's a bittersweet victory. Jessica Colburn: She was in therapy. Their unique graphic novel is the perfect blend of action, humor, and history. Nichols got a job teaching English to Chinese businessmen. And I'm like, "Yeah you really do look like her.". [10] He continues to play the role as of December 2020. So that's just another one of his lies to take the heat off of himself. Bail was set at $2 million. I think she held on for longer for the sake of the baby. From 2009 to 2013, he portrayed the role of . 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. Stephen Nichols, son ot William and Huldah Nichols, was born Sept. 16, 1804, in Trumbull, Fair- field Co., Conn. His great-grandfather, Theophilus Nichols, was one of the early . Off-screen, Nichols has provided the voice for many IKEA commercials and is married with three children: His daughter Vanessa and son Aaron (as Patch in flashbacks) both appeared with him on Days. On Y&R, he would later be reunited with General Hospital counterpart Genie Francis, who played Genevieve Atkinson on the show. And she -- I guess she figured it all out, and realized what he was doing. Stephen Nichols: She said, "If anything ever happens to me, would you promise to watch our daughter and take care of her?" Julia Simmons: I first met Stephen Nichols through the internet. Nichols denies the claim and was not charged with a crime in China, but Oregon court documents show a witness confirmed Nichols' ex-wife's account. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Stephen married Unknown Nichols. Days of Our Lives' Stephen Nichols Shares a Video of the Moment He Left His Wife of Almost 40 Years Utterly Speechless Amy Mistretta Sunday, June 5th, 2022 Credit: Jill Johnson/JPI "Friends and. If that werent enough, he also worked with former James Bond Pierce Brosnan in the NBC mini-series Around the World in 80 Days. 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I was looking for a place, a room to rent. Julia Simmons: I think she was attracted not so much to his looks, but to his his -- what he had. [18] Filmography Film Television / CBS News. D.L. While Dylan turned up in a dayplayer role in 2017, Aaron was seen a few times as a young Steve in the 80s and earlier 90s with Vanessa as Kelly, as well as a young Stephanie, during that same timeframe. . Stephen Nichols: And I asked her "Are you OK hiking on this trail?" Here's a photo of Stephen Nichols. 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. Peter Van Sant: Did she take a step and her feet went out in front of her? Peter Van Sant: You're saying you'll take your own life. I doubt that. Sharing a video of Stephen and Days of Our Lives Executive Producer Ken Corday with their arms wrapped around each other's shoulders, Stephen captioned his post with, "Our fearless leader, Ken Corday, gave an eloquent speech as he shared news of our two-year renewal. Bold & Beautiful Just Heavily Hinted That the Characters Who'll Finally Take Down Sheila Are, Vanessa Marcil Shares a Gorgeous Photo of Her General Hospital Reunion: 'We Still Cry When We See Each Other', Young & Restless Family Receives an Unexpected Message From the Late, Great Jeanne Cooper, Bill Makes a Confession to Liam About Sheila and Thomas Pleads With Hope for Another Chance. Prosecutor Carrie Rasmussen: Was this immediately investigated as a murder? Jessica Colburn: The proposal never happened. Stephen Nichols: I think I've just left a path of destruction. Trump met with early primary state GOP leaders, Rhonda Casto and Stephen Nichols with their infant daughter in a holiday photo, Mike Arnold and an investigator at the spot where Rhonda Casto fell to her death. What did you see? Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. But Nichols says Rhonda was acting strangely. Stephen Nichols: I try to just take it one day at a time. Judge John Wolf: What is your plea to the charge of criminally negligent homicide? Eagle. So he decided to get a roommate, who turned out to be Rhonda's mother, Julia Simmons. It worked. And she loved playing with jewelry, just like Rhonda did. But like I said, I -- if I don't get my daughter back, I'm done. 2006 - MLRP Media Group. All three children have had small parts on Days of Our Lives. And on the eve of his trial, a defiant Nichols is convinced there will be many more happy days ahead. Added: September 05, 2008. And I felt like it happened out of nowhere. Nichols wasn't arrested until February 2015. And she took pictures of them in the mirror. Stephen Nichols' Daughter Dylan Nichols Books Role on Days of Our Lives! Julia Simmons: I kept calling and asking why anything -- nothing was happening. Rose, Nichols' longtime colleague at ESPN, has been rather silent about the whole situation, but the same can't be said for his daughter. Days of our Lives favorite Stephen Nichols (Steve "Patch" Johnson) broke his silence on Thursday addressing his departure from the NBC daytime drama series in a touching post on his Instagram account.. Nichols expressed: "For me, Days of Our Lives is home and I want to be there I love the people, I love Steven Earl Johnson and I love what Mary Beth and I have been able to create .