Fans know Stephen best as Steve Johnson on Days of Our Lives, a role he's had since 1985. 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! He sat down and spoke to "48 Hours" about the day Rhonda Casto died. 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. . Stephen Nichols: We planned on getting married in the summer. And then yeah, that's when they arrested me. Stephen Nichols: I mean, I think anyone with an ounce of intelligence can fill in the blanks. 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Stephen Nichols: Let's say you're in a war situation and you're with your buddy, and I don't know, he -- he takes a landmine or a grenade or something. Stephen Nichols: I wanna cry actually, I'm so happy. But now I've got him out with me so we can work on this as a team so this is a big deal. That's the first thing I did when I got there. Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. So wish us luck. 20 Apr 1687 Citations 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. Stephen Nichols: Let me ask you, if you shoot your war buddy because you see how much pain he's in, is that murder? I wanted my daughter back. When I'm really, really sad, I just -- I close down. Stephen Nichols: We made it a pact that we would hike 20 or 25 of the top trails in Oregon. These days she spends her time traveling to all corners of the globe, shopping online and hiding her secret stash of different flavored Kit Kat bars from her kids. All Rights Reserved. ", Stephen Nichols: I was tellin' my daughter "This is our new life. Because I was a little girl, he was playful, you know. Julia Simmons: She had a 9-month-old baby at home that she loved dearly. 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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. What you're saying is she jumped. Tonight! He has portrayed Steve "Patch" Johnson on NBC's Days of Our Lives on and off since 1985. 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 was like, "That's interesting.". Carrie Rasmussen [in court]: For years, the District Attorney's Office has believed that Mr. Nichols is responsible for the death of Rhonda Casto. Nichols married Lisa Gordon in 1984. Friends and family gathered to celebrate this wonderful woman and express their love for her.. "Oh, well, she killed herself because she wanted to make a better life for her daughter.". Rhonda's younger sister, Tessa, was just nine years old at the time. I could tell that she valued intelligence and I've always thought that that's one of my strongest assets. Then, for the second time in our "48 Hours" interview, Nichols brings up the topic of suicide. Rhonda's best friend, Jessica Colburn, wasn't surprised Stephen was instantly attracted to Rhonda, who was an aspiring model. He was also in Witchboard; Soapdish with Kevin Kline, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert Downey, Jr.; Heaven's Tears; Cover Me with Paul Sorvino; Phoenix with Brad Dourif and William Sanderson; and the Showtime short A Hard Rain with John Mahoney,[15] which earned best film honors at the British Film Festival for director Dennie Gordon. [Pauses, looks away from Van Sant]. Stephen Nichols Age He was born on February 19, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States. Prosecutors hope the judge will allow them to tell jurors about some "bad acts" in Stephen Nichols' troubled past at his upcoming murder trial. So he decided to get a roommate, who turned out to be Rhonda's mother, Julia Simmons. Nichols went on to study with Stella Adler, Jack Colvin and Harry Mastrorgeorge. Jessica Colburn: No. Rhonda Casto, the single mother who died after falling from a cliff while hiking, is the newest topic of CBS' 48 Hours.Saturday night's episode, entitled "Trail Of Tears," will retrace Rhonda Casto's steps as she went hiking with her boyfriend, Stephen Nichols, on the rocky trails at a popular Oregon destination seven years ago.You'll hear from law enforcement officials who . Mariah Rose recently posted a video to TikTok ripping Nichols for her "white privilege." "Let's quickly talk about miss Rachel Nichols," she began. Prosecutors believe Nichols killed the aspiring model for her $1 million life insurance policy. Please don't, don't plead out.". Stephen Nichols: I was shocked. 1. 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. Peter Van Sant: This Rhonda sounds like somebody who doesn't care much at all about you. And do you think shell sharesome scenes with her father? Unfortunately, no details have been released about her new character or for how long shell be on the show for that matter. She was taking Tae Kwon Do. 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 . . September 8, 2018 / 10:10 PM 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. [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. BREAKING NEWS: Cedric L. Alexander, Psy.D, foremost authority on public safety, shared his insights w/ Willie Geist on TODAY NBC News about the recent Memphis Nichols may have had a million reasons to keep suicide a secret. Stephen Nichols: We wouldn't argue at all. Nichols' daughter, Dylan, has a burgeoning music career. Stephen Nichols: I had nothing to do with Rhonda Casto's death. He began to thrive too, falling in love with Landy Yin Yan. Bail was set at $2 million. Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: Leo Meets His Match With Andrew Donovan! I was crying nonstop. Stephen Nichols: Would it have made a difference, do you really think? Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Bonnie Breaks Another Heart! Peter Van Sant: What'd you do when you got to her? Stephen Nichols has three children: Vanessa, Aaron, and Dylan. 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. The first one, a shocking love triangle involving another of Rhonda's younger sisters, Melanie, that may have provided a motive for murder. Jessica Colburn: He's absolutely lying to you. The grieving mother told People she believes Nichols killed her daughter because she was . They had one daughter: Martha Prime (born Nichols). Stephen Nichols: I had actually proposed to her right before I came back to America. Since this broadcast last aired, Stephen Nichols publicly admitted to having sex with Rhonda's younger sister, Melanie. Stephen Nichols: Well I held her. By 2013, four years had gone by and no charges had been filed against Nichols. This will be the first time the budding singer and songwriter will be appearing alongside her father. His most notable for his roles on American daytime soap operas. So while I'd prefer to be coming home and doing farm chores and listen to wildlife instead I'll be thinking about my closing argument or what the next step of the case is. Stephen Nichols: If I waited over a year to go to trial, I probably had a zero-percent chance. He decided to start a new life in a new land. Julia Simmons: She loved her sister. Stephen Nichols: I hate all the suicide questions. But what Nichols seems to be suggesting to "48 Hours" is that Rhonda may have chosen to go off that cliff. That was my timetable. Officials said three people were killed. Gerry Tiffany | Lead investigator: Pretty much the next morning. The origin of this rumor is unknown, and it remains a mystery whether Stephen has a son or not. and you know, somebody that's really nice. Chad Duell Explains the Reason for Michael Recast on General Hospital! Stephen Nichols: You're 100 percent certain this guy is gonna die. Thanks for your support! Now that weve met Nichols wife, before you head out to enjoy the rest of your weekend, view the real-life partners of more than 30 Days of Our Lives stars in the photo gallery below. The following was in the notes that Carol Mason received from Gina Martin in 2000. Stephen Nichols: We were both holding onto each other's clothing, and we were both yelling. After more than a year of COVID, the news of a two-year pick-up was music to our ears. 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 [looks away as he responds]: No. Nichols was arrested for murder in February 2015, accused of pushing his girlfriend Rhonda Casto off a trail in Oregon six years earlier. Nichols' son, Aaron, played young Steve Johnson. 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 . She knew she wasn't livin' past the age of 25. Ultimately, the father,. So 10 months later, when Nichols and his daughter arrived in San Francisco Stephen Nichols: They said something was wrong with my bags. If that werent enough, he also worked with former James Bond Pierce Brosnan in the NBC mini-series Around the World in 80 Days. I have nobody. There's a single footprint, you're telling me, at the edge of the cliff. In fact, earlier this year, he shared a few romantic Stayla moments prior to the couples Valentines Day wedding. Personal life Stephen Nichols: I've laid everything out there. DOOL Spoilers: Megan Uses Marlena As An Experiment! Tessa Simmons: I loved having a niece. Peter Van Sant: So you're telling us you're completely innocent of these charges? Mike Arnold | Defense attorney: And when did it become a homicide investigation as opposed to an accidental fall? I said, "No." Julia Simmons: He did rape my daughter. Three years into their relationship, Rhonda and Nichols -- living together but not married -- became parents. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. 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Mike Arnold: Inclement weather hits and disaster happens. Stephen Nichols: I don't think I screamed anything at her. Julia Simmons: He can be very charming. Nichols would be extradited to Oregon and his daughter would be sent to live with Rhonda's family. Stephen Nichols is an American actor best known for his roles in daytime soap operas. Stephen Nichols is an American actor, recognized for his roles on American daytime soap operas. Judge John Olsen: To that charge, what's your plea? Stephen Nichols: She did fall off. She was learning to play the piano. Stephen Nichols: It was decided by the weather. Stephen Nichols' Daughter Dylan Nichols Books Role on Days of Our Lives!