Mike Arnold: There's some problems with the juvenile court system that the longer you wait, the harder it is to get a child returned to parent. Tessa Simmons: When I first met Steve he was really fun. Stephen Nichols: I hate all the suicide questions. In addition to Dylan, Stephen has two other children: Vanessa and Nicholas. Still firmly believing Nichols is a murderer, Rhonda's mother Julia was allowed to address the court. Please don't, don't plead out.". At the end of the war he moved to the Loyalist settlement of Hamilton . Peter Van Sant: Do you believe that Stephen was in love with Melanie? Eagle. I just love it because she just looks amazing in all of those pictures. In addition to television work, Stephen has also directed two feature films, Eau de L.A. and Fear of Falling. Mike Arnold [with cash in hand in front of bail machine]: Presumption of innocence, ladies and gentlemen. [1], After three years of celibacy, a steady diet of ice cream and the films of Truffaut and Bergman, he landed at the Theater Academy of Los Angeles City College where he studied for two years. 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Nichols says Rhonda was depressed and, shockingly, that she had tried to take her own life at least three times before he even met her. Image: NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection, Image: Bernard Boudreau/NBC/Courtesy of the Everett Collection, Image: New World Television/Courtesy of the Everett Collection. We are all uplifted and in a good place. Stephen Nichols: [Laughs] That part I'm not gonna take you through, because she did fall off, and I can say I had absolutely nothing to do, either directly or indirectly, with her falling off. What you're saying is she jumped. Upcoming,[when?] Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: Leo Meets His Match With Andrew Donovan! I got really upset. It would be the last. Image: Amy Sussman/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. A proud papa and his three beautiful children. Thanks for your support! It was along the Eagle Creek trail that Rhonda Casto, a 23-year-old mother of a nine-month-old girl, set out with her boyfriend, Stephen Nichols, back on March 16, 2009. Peter Van Sant: So you're telling us you're completely innocent of these charges? And she knew that Steve was trying to drive a wedge between 'em. 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--. Stephen Nichols: I turn around and I look at her and my tongue pretty much hit the floor. She was taking Tae Kwon Do. Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open. Stephen Nichols: Again, something I'm not going to comment on. D.L. NICHOLS, STEPHEN LYNN, age 81 of Kirkwood, passed away February 7, 2023. And you signed your name under this statement: "I had sexual intercourse with Melanie Casto. 2023 SheMedia, LLC. Stephen, who is also dad to daughters Vanessa, 30, and Dylan Serena, 16, made sure that he was ready for his children's births by reading everything in sight. It seems a dangerous word game. Mike Arnold | Defense attorney: And when did it become a homicide investigation as opposed to an accidental fall? Jessica Colburn: She was so happy that he was finally planning something. daughter. I won't let him screw us up again. But Arnold would need more than luck. . The facts are undisputed. ", Stephen Nichols: I was tellin' my daughter "This is our new life. Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: Rex Is Ready To Help Sarah Out Of A Jam. My name is Rhonda.". In the film, aging book editor . Julia Simmons: He can be very charming. He lost like a quarter of a million dollars. Nichols got a job teaching English to Chinese businessmen. But the case took a bizarre turn with an outcome no one saw coming and an interview that left correspondent Peter Van Sant asking, what really did happen to Rhonda Casto along the Oregon's Eagle Creek trail? Stephen Nichols: I've laid everything out there. It was amazing. So 10 months later, when Nichols and his daughter arrived in San Francisco Stephen Nichols: They said something was wrong with my bags. Is Stephen Nichols about to admit something? Nichols' daughter, Dylan, has a burgeoning music career. Get your free daily soap-opera fix for Days of Our Lives and all of the other daytime dramas delivered straight to your email inbox by signing up for Soaps.coms newsletter. 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Stephen Nichols: I'm like, "What is going on here? . Rhonda's best friend, Jessica Colburn, wasn't surprised Stephen was instantly attracted to Rhonda, who was an aspiring model. A little over two months and she was fluent in Mandarin. Stephen Nichols is one of the most recognizable faces on " Days of Our Lives ." The actor was introduced to fans back in 1985, when he took on the role of Steve "Patch" Johnson, per Soap . Days of Our Lives vet Stephen Nichols (Steve) did a little reflecting recently by opening up a family photo album and looking back on the years since the birth of his first child. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. His most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. Stephen Nichols: I felt she was into me too. Stephen Nichols' Daughter Dylan Nichols Books Role on Days of Our Lives! He is the author of several books and teaches on the podcast, 5 Minutes in Church History. The NBC soap actor shared a few posts, along with sweet photos with his kids, Vanessa, Dylan and Aaron, who are all grown up now., Nichols expressed, When I look at sweet photos like this, they take me right back. In the first picture with daughter Vanessa and son Aaron, he remarked how proud he is of who they have become and is grateful that [he] was able to give them a strong foundation on which to build their own lives., A post shared by Stephen Nichols (@stephen_e_nichols), In another throwback to his time on General Hospital, Nichols, holding his other daughter Dylan, recalled how she had visited him on the ABC soap set that day and shared, As I dig deeper, Im finding many sweet memories.. Per Soap Opera Digest, Dylan Nichols, the daughter of Stephen Nichols (Steve), will be appearing on "Days." A photo from the set was posted on May 23, showing her perhaps playing a flower vendor at Salem Place .Dylan will be the third child of Stephen Nichols to appear on "Days." His son, Aaron, recurred as Young Steve from 1986-1988 and 1990 . Prosecutors hope the judge will allow them to tell jurors about some "bad acts" in Stephen Nichols' troubled past at his upcoming murder trial. On April 17, 2015, it was reported that Nichols would return as reprise the role of Steve "Patch" Johnson of NBC's Days of Our Lives and Nichols second return air date on September 15. I was just like, "After all this time, finally.". But this time, he's not speaking about Rhonda. Soon, Rhonda joined her mother in the condo, not as a roommate but as Nichols' girlfriend. More than two years ago, Cecelia Montaez saw the creature for the first time: more than 7 feet tall, with faded dark brown fur, and standing in the desert near Eastlake Boulevard and Darrington . Is Steve on Days of Our Lives married in real life? Is Nichols being self-sacrificing, having said nothing about suicide until now -- even as he stands charged with murder -- or is he self-serving? I couldn't believe it. Stephen Nichols Marriage, Affairs and Children. Peter Van Sant: Was she alive when you got to her? daughter. 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. 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 . Stephen Nichols: I don't think I screamed anything at her. Stephen Nichols: It's all hypothetical, because I'm telling people, you know, think -- think outside the box. Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. Stephen Nichols: I think I've just left a path of destruction. Landy would follow a few days later. So Nichols says the couple came up with an adventurous plan to lose weight. And then yeah, that's when they arrested me. It's a theory that could support Nichols' new suggestion of suicide. father. Julia Simmons: Right before they went on their hike they had a little scuffle on the stairs, and he put some bruises on her back. Stephen Nichols: Everything about her was impressive. Unable to leave Oregon until his parole expires in 2020, Nichols broke up with his fiance who had returned to China. By now, Days of our Lives fans have witnessed that the heralded return of longtime favorite, Stephen Nichols came with a twist. Nichols would spend the next 14 months in jail awaiting trial. Stephen married Unknown Nichols. Her father, Larry Birkhead, took to Instagram to . Tell us, are you exited to see Stephen Nichols daughter Dylan Nichols in her new role? Most recently, Nichols appeared in He Hunts at the Geffen Playhouse and was seen in the U.S. premire of Joe Pintaro's The Dead Boy,[7] for which Nichols received a Maddy Award. Over the past two seasons, he has broken his hand and suffered a painful tailbone contusion, both . [10] He continues to play the role as of December 2020. In 2021, Nichols shared a throwback photo of himself and his kids on social media, revealing that while they may be adults now, he still cherishes the memories of their childhood. One, the sheer beauty of the hike. An Oregon court terminated Nichols' parental rights. But I've never physically hurt anyone. And she -- I guess she figured it all out, and realized what he was doing. Julia Simmons: He did rape my daughter. Things were tough after the baby was born. The couple got to the trailhead, where Rhonda snapped a photo of Stephen, later found on her cellphone. September 8, 2018 / 10:10 PM The Young and the Restless actor, Robert Newman who plays Ashland Locke welcomed another grandson on April 1, 2022. And she goes, "I used to come up here with a bottle of vodka and a bag of weed." And Julia Simmons claims Rhonda made a chilling statement to her just before the hike. As one of the most enduring stars of daytime television, Nichols portrayed the infamous Steven "Patch" Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives, which earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role and five Soap Opera Digest Best Actor Awards. Nichols was given credit for time served while awaiting trial. This is cascading rain, like, you can actually just see the water flowing down the trail. He's just said that to get sympathy. Melanie Casto. Stephen Nicholas Broderick is the suspect in the fatal shootings of three people in Austin, Texas, on April 18, 2021.The 41-year-old former Travis County Sheriff's Office detective was arrested . mother. Stephen Nichols: When our daughter was born, it meant everything to her. The Young and the Restless' Jason Thompson Shares Sad News! But she's the deepest, funniest person I've ever met. Stephen Nichols: For about three months after Rhonda died, I completely shut down. From 2009 to 2013, he portrayed the role of . Peter Van Sant: Why didn't you tell them back in the day that suicide was something she was contemplating? And do you think shell sharesome scenes with her father? And I'm like, "Yeah you really do look like her.". Nichols shared a video of him walking out onto a patio as guests waited poolside for Lisa to appear. So that's the hardest part. I -- I've witnessed their fights. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Since this broadcast last aired, Stephen Nichols publicly admitted to having sex with Rhonda's younger sister, Melanie. 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. Once she did, everyone yelled out, Surprise! and Lisa immediately put a hand to her mouth in shock. The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed on Crude Awakenings for its excellent delivery of original content, meticulous development of unique characters in an organic and . So wish us luck. 20 Apr 1687 Citations Stephen Nichols: You're 100 percent certain this guy is gonna die. Stephen Nichols' Scores TV Games Average career score: N/A Score distribution: Positive: 0 Mixed: 0 Negative: 0 0 tv reviews By date By Metascore Didn't run to his parents the first person to whom he went was Melanie. Stephen Nichols: She's beautiful, of course. Stephen Nichols Height And there's more. All Rights Reserved. In November 2003, Stephen was still married to his ex, an American woman, and living in China for the first time when his spouse accused him of trying to suffocate her and throw her over the railing of their eighth floor apartment. There's no way he would take his own life. Stephen Nichols: Hmm, now we're -- [laughs, then pauses] and that's the part I'm not going into. Julia Simmons: I think Steve is just throwing all these ideas out to throw people off the fact that he pushed her. Stephen Nichols: She did fall off. Until now, his only account was the one he gave to police the day of the tragedy. Stephen Nichols: She had gained quite a bit of weight from having our daughter. Stephen Nichols: She said, "If anything ever happens to me, would you promise to watch our daughter and take care of her?" The NBC soap. She was going down at-- almost a run pace. Nichols flew back to the U.S. with his daughter in February 2015 to get married. Stephen Patrick Nichols was born July 14, 1948 in Oklahoma City and passed away May 2, 2021. Katherine Nichols. But like I said, I -- if I don't get my daughter back, I'm done. Join Facebook to connect with Stephen Nichols and others you may know. Another rumor about Stephen concerns the mystery lady that accompanied him to Steve Harvey Foundation's annual gala in 2011. Judge John Wolf: And to the charge of coercion? Stephen Nichols: And I asked her "Are you OK hiking on this trail?" For the first time, he talks about what may have happened in Rhonda's last moments of life that day in 2009, comparing her to a wounded soldier. 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 Nichols: I had a three-bedroom condo and the other two rooms were just empty. 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. Stephen Nichols: I decided when I got to China, this is a whole fresh start. Stephen Nichols: I try to just take it one day at a time. Julia Simmons, Rhonda's mother, rented a room from Stephen Nichols, and she decided to introduce her daughter to Nichols. Stephen Nichols: If it's a suicide, life insurance doesn't pay out. [4] Nichols also appeared at LATC in Rick Clutchey's The Cage,[5] in the award-winning production of Michael Cristofer's The Shadow Box at Theater East and Love Letters, during its initial run at the Canon Theater.[6]. Even though he'd be a registered sex offender, the law would allow Nichols to still fight and regain custody of his daughter, who was in the care of the state. Jessica Colburn: He's absolutely lying to you. Julia Simmons: She would not be a normal child. She was the heaviest she had ever been, and she felt really disgusting. Julia Simmons: He had lost a bunch of money the year before. That's disgusting. Julia Simmons: I first met Stephen Nichols through the internet. Her mother thinks he killed her because Casto was planning move out and take their one-year-old. And she goes, "I wanna be back with my dad.". And on the eve of his trial, a defiant Nichols is convinced there will be many more happy days ahead. All Rights Reserved. Julia Simmons: I kept calling and asking why anything -- nothing was happening. Nichols packed up and headed to Wuxi, about 75 miles from Shanghai. Also, dont forget to check back with Soap Opera Spy for all the latest news, updates and spoilers on Days of Our Lives and all of your favorite daytime television shows right here! Stephen Nichols [video diary]: We're at the top of Spencer Butte in Eugene. Medical examiner and forensic pathologist Dr. Christopher Young says Rhonda's injuries were mostly below the waist. Mike Arnold: When you have a case where someone's falsely accused, you can't really separate yourself from work and home life. Julia Simmons: Yeah, right. I'll just bide my time and wait until you screw up or when you die, because I know you're gonna go to hell for what you did. So our daughter would have gotten nothing. In all the years they had been together, he had never put any effort into planning anything for her. FAMOUS FROM/AS. Prosecution aims to prove Casto death was no accident, Stephen Nichols on his freedom and family. Manor Police Chief Ryan Phipps, who . I'm still completely blown away by the -- the decision that was made in this. 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?". But Jessica Colburn says Rhonda told her about only one planned hike. [8] Nichols talked about one of their favorite storylines and shared, Mary Beth likes Emily and Gideon.