Peter Van Sant: That's terrible. Mike Arnold: People take pleas for all sorts of reasons. Stephen Nichols: I hugged the right wall pretty much on the way down. The next day, Arnold feeds the cash into the bail machine. Stephen Nichols: I have been emotionally abusive at times to people. Remember, Nichols climbed down 150 feet to where Rhonda's broken body lay. Stephen Nichols: And I asked her … "Are you OK hiking on this trail?" Stephen Nichols: She was adamant about it. Julia Simmons: She says, "He's either gonna give me a ring or he's gonna throw me off the cliff.". So I said, "OK.". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts …How to say this. …I'm checking out. It affords newbie to intermediate choices and shouldn’t be missed. Colburn says Rhonda learned that Nichols was having sex with Melanie. Hike through Red River Gorge. Stephen Nichols: I had a three-bedroom condo and the other two rooms were just empty. a party spot in the summer time. They've been known to jump up to two metres into the air and can cover six metres with each bound. Nichols flew back to the U.S. with his daughter in February 2015 to get married. But what Nichols seems to be suggesting to "48 Hours" is that Rhonda may have chosen to go off that cliff. Calf's Pen—sometimes stylized as Calf Pen or Calves Pen—is the most popular cliff jumping spot on Lake George.Expect a crowd on a warm summer day, but also expect a … Peter Van Sant: And what were you sensing from Rhonda? The trail starts adjacent to the creek at the end of the parking lot. …Using insurance, and then four months later she's dead. Dr. Christopher Young [in court]: I can tell that -- based on the injuries that she has, she -- she landed -- predominantly on her legs and her pelvis. Peter Van Sant: Was she alive when you got to her? Stephen Nichols: The exact opposite. The amphitheater-like setting in which it sits is like nothing I’ve ever seen. But it's a bittersweet victory. Stephen Nichols: I'm alone about 99 percent of the time. And she goes, "I wanna be back with my dad.". Julia Simmons: [Laughs] She's never attempted suicide. In October 2016 while awaiting his murder trial…, Peter Van Sant [to Nichols]: You agreed to plead guilty to two counts of sexual abuse with Melanie Casto. ", Stephen Nichols: I was tellin' my daughter … "This is our new life. Play chess. But in 2017, Stephen Nichols broke that silence. He began to thrive too, falling in love with Landy Yin Yan. …But you know what? This spot should be reserved only for the hottest summer days; because of the glacial waters and the day-long shade, few places provide greater relief from the heat. 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. 4. Surrounding the falls area is a seemingly enclosed cathedral of layers of rock, complete with towering cathedral, moss covered limestone and Eagle Cliff. He claims that didn't happen, but something else did. But Arnold would need more than luck. By 2013, four years had gone by and no charges had been filed against Nichols. Stephen Nichols: The police never once asked me if it was a suicide. Nichols may have had a million reasons to keep suicide a secret. It's just the way I deal with pain. Julia Simmons: She would not be a normal child. With sheer rock cliff leaping spots, rope swings, 20-foot deep swimming pools, and direct entry off of Freeway 2, Eagle Falls has the potential to draw hordes of individuals. 25 Total Climbs …and you know, somebody that's really nice. He decided to start a new life in a new land. Let's make it work.". Colburn says Rhonda had grown unhappy and that the relationship had taken a dangerous turn. Jim Cheney is the creator of Uncovering New York. Stephen Nichols: Let me ask you, if you shoot your war buddy because you see how much pain he's in, is that murder? Mike Arnold: When you have a case where someone's falsely accused, you can't really separate yourself from work and home life. …So I would think that would be the closest that we ever were. Stephen Nichols: For about three months after Rhonda died, I completely shut down. …He's too narcissistic, egotistical, sociopath. Stephen Nichols: You'll be amazed at what you're willing to sign to stay out of prison. But in April 2016, with a trial date nowhere in sight, Judge John Olson reduced Nichols' bail to $250,000. …I just said, I was screaming on the phone to Carrie, "No, no, you can't do this. 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 [looks away as he responds]: No. The Eagle Lake trailhead is on State Route 89 on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay. Explore one of the world’s natural wonders, Niagara Falls, on this 2-day bus from from New York City. Press J to jump to the feed. Carrie Rasmussen [in court]: On the night of Rhonda Casto's death, the defendant didn't run to where his daughter was. …There's no way he would take his own life. …A little over two months and she was fluent in Mandarin. Stephen Nichols: We planned on getting married in the summer. Stephen Nichols: She said, "If anything ever happens to me, would you promise to watch our daughter and take care of her?" Julia Simmons: He planned the whole thing, it was premeditated, the whole thing. …She became the focus and the center of her life. She's angry with you. Then, Nichols says, Rhonda once again asked him that unsettling question. But something did happen. …Things were tough after the baby was born. There’s a nice, low cliff for jumping into the water (and a high cliff, if you’re feeling daring). Stephen Nichols: We were both holding onto each other's clothing, and we were both yelling. In terms of Honolulu cliff jumping, this is one of the closest jumps if you live downtown. Go left from here, walking along the east side of it to the south shore, and the cliff is obvious there. Julia Simmons: He had lost a bunch of money the year before. …So that's the hardest part. Something's fishy." Over the next two days, Arnold set out on a frantic mission to gather the 10 percent needed in cash to free his client. I was like, "That's interesting.". I think she held on for longer for the sake of the baby. Stephen Nichols: I remember we kissed for a little bit. Never. I do. The following list will begs from the southern most part of Daniel Boone National Forest and heads north: Julia Simmons: I don't see how you could do that, how you could take a mother away from her child by killing her. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Havana Glen Falls is located just outside of Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York. Stephen Nichols: Would it have made a difference, do you really think? Looking for more places to visit nearby? Nichols says the question unnerved him, especially since three months earlier, he claims Rhonda had demanded he buy life insurance. So Nichols says the couple came up with an adventurous plan to lose weight. The Eagle Falls swimming hole has a nice, deep pool and a rope swing for swimmers to use. Shortly afterward, Nichols moved across the state with his daughter to live with family. And she thought that having our daughter would bring her happiness and it didn't. Stephen Nichols: I had been there before. Stephen Nichols: The weather was excellent, actually. I read a lot. Peter Van Sant: Did you have sex with her? Peter Van Sant: Now, I've been on that trail. Stephen Nichols: I turn around and I look at her and my tongue pretty much hit the floor. Is Nichols being self-sacrificing, having said nothing about suicide until now -- even as he stands charged with murder -- or is he self-serving? Dr. Christopher Young [in court]: The pelvis was essentially shattered. …I was always over there. Nichols says the steep trail became slick. However, when the water levels recede, the upper falls dry, a smaller 20 ft fall can be seen flowing out of the cliff face. 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. Mike Arnold | Defense attorney: And when did it become … a homicide investigation as opposed to an accidental fall? … When you need me I am waiting.". His condo, his money, his -- you know, his status. But how exactly did Nichols and his attorney end up at this moment? Mike Arnold [in court]: It is something that obviously is titillating and interesting. I was just like, "After all this time, finally.". In this case, this is Mr. Nichols purchasing insurance. I didn't wanna do that. …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. …And she goes, "I used to come up here with a bottle of vodka and a bag of weed." people go cliff jumping into the river here, and there is some graffiti on the rocks. She was taking Tae Kwon Do. When I'm really, really sad, I just -- I close down. 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. People can reach whatever conclusion they want. …But really, when it comes down to it, I miss my daughter. Stephen Nichols: I became desperate. And she goes over. Stephen Nichols: I wanna cry actually, I'm so happy. Many have died from doing this in New England. 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. At one point in time, this park featured a series of ladders and bridges that took you further upstream on McClure Creek so that you could see the gorge above the main falls and a few drops further upstream. Peter Van Sant: Do you believe that Stephen was in love with Melanie? In all the years they had been together, he had never put any effort into planning anything for her. Since the pools are 20-feet deep, it's also a popular cliff-diving spot complete with rope swings. …So that's just another one of his lies … to take the heat off of himself. It really makes you stop and wonder how a waterfall like this was created given the straight lines exhibited here. Winter is beautiful with the falls running stronger than ever so it makes for great photography and the die hard cliff jumpers! Stephen Nichols: No. Stephen Nichols: It was decided by the weather. Stephen Nichols: I've laid everything out there. Eagle Falls is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about two hours east of Sacramento. CLIFF JUMPING - Cliff jumping is dangerous. The chick’s death-defying tumble is a … Prosecutors hope the judge will allow them to tell jurors about some "bad acts" in Stephen Nichols' troubled past at his upcoming murder trial. Cumberland Falls via Eagle Falls Trail is a 1.8 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Parkers Lake, Kentucky that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. 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. Jessica Colburn says Rhonda did suffer from postpartum depression. The park is open from mid-May through mid-October each year. 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. The entrance to Havana Glen Park can be found at the following address: 135 Havana Glen Rd, Montour Falls, NY 14865. This is a popular place during summer months, and for good reason. Try cliff diving and swimming at Red River Gorge. He remains on parole for three years. And Julia Simmons claims Rhonda made a chilling statement to her just before the hike. They never even brought it up, suicide. …He's lying. Nichols was given credit for time served while awaiting trial. And sh -- that's why she was on the prescription medications. Stephen Nichols: Uh-huh. Peter Van Sant: And if your granddaughter were to be placed back into his custody, what do you think would happen? Melanie Casto. 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. While it almost looks man-made, this waterfalls is completely natural. However, if you don’t mind getting a bit wet, there are a lot of great views to be had while exploring the area around the base of the falls. He lost like a quarter of a million dollars. People that have to make up lies are, you know, you can obviously tell that they're guilty. In May 2017, following several hearings about what evidence could be used against Stephen Nichols, which would include his plea to having sex with Melanie, it looked like his true day in court was finally on the horizon. Stephen Nichols: She says, "I desperately need to lose weight, because they want to use me as the Maria Sharapova lookalike model." What did you see? Peter Van Sant: Was there a large skid mark on the -- on the path where she had slipped and went off? Stephen Nichols: It's all hypothetical, because I'm telling people, you know, think -- think outside the box. Instead of catching his connecting flight to Oregon, Nichols says authorities separated him from his daughter. After spending 5.5 years exploring Pennsylvania, Jim discovered a love for New York and is excited to spend time exploring this great state and uncovering the best things to do here. 135 Havana Glen Rd, Montour Falls, NY 14865. 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. Nichols got a job teaching English to Chinese businessmen. What you're saying is she jumped. …"Oh, well, she killed herself because she wanted to make a better life for her daughter.". Tessa Simmons: I loved having a niece. Nichols pleaded guilty to one count of sexual harassment. Plus, stream all your favorite CBS shows live, next day, or on demand anytime, anywhere. Changing water levels, unseen rocks, and river bottoms that have shifted with currents and seasonal weather can turn a well-known jumping … She goes, "I'll be fine." Medical examiner and forensic pathologist Dr. Christopher Young says Rhonda's injuries were mostly below the waist. ", The young Oregon mother and aspiring model fell to her death during a hike with her fiancé in 2009. Stephen Nichols: Well … I held her. The couple got to the trailhead, where Rhonda snapped a photo of Stephen, later found on her cellphone. Peter Van Sant: And is that what you did? It's a story "48 Hours" has been following since 2015. I'll just say that. But like I said, I -- if I don't get my daughter back, I'm done. However, the main draw at the park is the incredible hike to Eagle Cliff Falls. Once you see the lake ahead, go right at the next trail junction and follow Eagle Lake Trail to the water's edge. Until now, his only account was the one he gave to police the day of the tragedy. …"that I am dead by 25.". Calf's Penn. Endicott was among a group of five people from out of state who hiked up the Eagle Creek Trail to a cliff about 30 feet above the 50-foot falls on Sunday. Jessica Colburn: That was part of her modeling portfolio. …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. Mike Arnold: People have taken off work to be there to get him out. Eagle's Cliff Falls, Montour Falls: See 48 reviews, articles, and 84 photos of Eagle's Cliff Falls, ranked No.3 on Tripadvisor among 12 attractions in Montour Falls. Peter Van Sant: Steve, look at me. My daughter will be nudging me and we'll be back to normal." Peter Van Sant: So you're telling us you're completely innocent of these charges? Stephen Nichols: If I waited over a year to go to trial, I probably had a zero-percent chance. Stephen Nichols: We wouldn't argue at all. The water is always cold here since it’s shaded, so save this spot for the hottest summer days. So both Nichols and Rhonda had each taken out a $1 million policy on the other. In order to pass the sex offender treatment, you have to admit that. Julia Simmons: She loved her sister. no set problems that i know of, and i have never seen another person here climbing. Stephen Nichols [video diary]: We're at the top of Spencer Butte in Eugene. That's just horrible, Steve. I won't let him screw us up again. Julia Simmons: He did try to push his wife over a balcony in China. And I can say I had absolutely nothing to do either directly or indirectly with her falling off. But that never happened. Peter Van Sant [holding a photo of Rhonda]: Tell me about this. Prosecutors aim to prove Casto death was no a... What really happened on model's fatal hike? Nichols would be extradited to Oregon and his daughter would be sent to live with Rhonda's family. ... Once arrived, enjoy scattered waterfalls, cliff jumping, and of course, plenty of soaking spots. Landy would follow a few days later. …We'll just start crossing 'em off the list. 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? My name is Rhonda.". You’ll find the Eagle Falls swimming hole at the south fork of the Skykomish River in Snohomish County. Nichols says they didn't linger on the trail for long. She was learning to play the piano. But now I've got him out with me so we can work on this as a team … so this is a big deal. Stephen Nichols: I can say this with being with so many American women, Chinese women -- all-inclusive -- are better partners. 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. Cap off your trip with a stop at the Crossings Premium Outlets to do some shopping. While Eagle Cliff Falls at Havana Glen is far from the tallest waterfall in the region, it’s easily one of the most impressive. While it almost looks man-made, this waterfalls is completely natural. Judge John Wolf: What is your plea to the charge of criminally negligent homicide? Stephen Nichols: I'm trying to think of a way to think of this…. Three years into their relationship, Rhonda and Nichols -- living together but not married -- became parents. Eagle Falls is a light-flowing and short 44ft waterfall adding its output to the Cumberland River from its west bank just downstream of Cumberland Falls. And then, just when we thought this story had come to an end, our interview with Nichols took a turn into the surreal. She broke into a run and, according to Nichols, she slipped on the wet path and fell more than 150 feet to her death. A barnacle gosling plummeting more than 120m (400ft) to follow its parents has been recorded by BBC filmmakers. And it's not the only allegation Nichols has faced involving a minor. Jessica Colburn | Rhonda's friend: Yes. © 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Julia Simmons: Yeah, right. Here is a list of all known deaths at waterfalls and swimming holes in New England. Peter Van Sant: Well, you brought this up. Peter Van Sant: So take me to the time of the fall. Stephen Nichols: I decided when I got to China, this is a whole fresh start. An Oregon court terminated Nichols' parental rights. Stephen Nichols: I hate all the suicide questions. Peter Van Sant: Did you yell at her, "Hey, what are you doin', stop, walk, we're walking down?". …We were spending a lot of time together. If your lucky you might just see a bald eagle soaring high above! Rhonda's younger sister, Tessa, was just nine years old at the time. What do you remember? And so she just started bolting down, like at a full sprint, running down the trail. Peter Van Sant: And who decides, "Hey, let's head back? And then yeah, that's when they arrested me. Go to Natural Bridge State Park (To see the famous Skybridge). She was going down at-- almost a run pace. Stephen Nichols: If it's a suicide, life insurance doesn't pay out. But this time, he's not speaking about Rhonda. 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. The defense argues the location of her injuries indicate Rhonda left the trail feet first -- not tumbling head over heels from a push. I was on the phone a couple of times when they were in a physical fight, actually. She goes, "I have dreams all the time." Stephen Nichols: There's definitely a lot more to the story. Jul 17, 2016 - After dropping 25 feet, the narrow granite gorge of Eagle Falls on the South Fork of the Skykomish River creates one of Washington state's best swimming holes. Julia Simmons: I think Steve is just throwing all these ideas out to throw people off the fact that he pushed her. Eagle Cliff Falls is a 40-foot waterfall that flows almost impossibly between two towering rock walls. 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. He'd need an extra day to arrange for the ankle monitor required for Nichols' release. Julia Simmons: I kept calling and asking why anything -- nothing was happening. 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. 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. 48 Hours. It's a final twist in a tragedy where only Nichols knows the real ending. I just love it because she just looks amazing in all of those pictures. Jessica Colburn: He's absolutely lying to you. Carrie Rasmussen [in court]: For years, the District Attorney's Office has believed that Mr. Nichols is responsible for the death of Rhonda Casto. The falls is divided into two parts, the first about 50 … It started pouring down rain and thunder came. Unable to leave Oregon until his parole expires in 2020, Nichols broke up with his fiancée who had returned to China. But I've never physically hurt anyone. Peter Van Sant: You sent sexually suggestive texts to her and a selfie with your shirt off. But she's the deepest, funniest person I've ever met. Palouse Falls, LaCrosse. The diary includes video of Landy hiking to that fateful spot on Eagle Creek Trail. To get there, hike the Eagle Falls Trail west and south from its trailhead, about one mile. I couldn't believe it. What Nichols didn't know is that the entire time he was out of the country, investigators stayed on Rhonda's case and Simmons stayed on theirs. 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. He used you to hurt me. Once through the entrance, stay to the left at the split and keep driving until you see a large parking lot at the end of the road. Stephen Nichols: We were planning on getting married both in America and China to make it official. 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. Mike Arnold: It's still a long fight ahead. Check out the amazing overlooks at Red River Gorge. ... Eagle Falls Facebook. Check out the best waterfalls in Ithaca, Mark Twain’s Grave, the Corning Museum of Glass, and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Still firmly believing Nichols is a murderer, Rhonda's mother Julia was allowed to address the court. Nichols was arrested for murder in February 2015, accused of pushing his girlfriend Rhonda Casto off a trail in Oregon six years earlier. Mike Arnold: I'm very excited to see Steve for the first time outside in the fresh air. It’s also worth noting that while the crowds here are light compared to many of the other waterfalls in the Finger Lakes, the visitors here often congregate near the base of the falls, making photos difficult, especially on crowded weekends. So 10 months later, when Nichols and his daughter arrived in San Francisco... Stephen Nichols: They said something was wrong with my bags. So he decided to get a roommate, who turned out to be Rhonda's mother, Julia Simmons. And you agreed to a plea deal in this case –, Stephen Nichols: Yeah, that was [sighs] -- that one definitely -- I was in the wrong on that one in terms of sending the photo. And his days behind bars are over. Stephen Nichols: I say no. He sat down and spoke to "48 Hours" about the day Rhonda Casto died. With no cell service to call for help, Nichols says he made his way back to the trailhead and dialed 911. Peter Van Sant: Did she take a step and her feet went out in front of her? Four of them jumped about 5 p.m. Jessica Colburn: She was in therapy. The waterfall is located at the end of a short and relatively easy hike, and it only takes about 5 minutes of walking to reach the base of this great waterfall. Stephen Nichols: That's [laughs] of course that's not what I'm saying. Everything, Steve. While walking the trail, take note of the towering stone walls to your left and the small waterfalls to your right. …This is cascading rain, like, you can actually just see the water flowing down the trail. And I'm like, "Yeah you really do look like her.". Stephen Nichols: I was shocked. And so Nichols decided to make Landy his wife after a year of dating. 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