GUILTY CA - Fabio Sementilli, 49, renowned hairdresser, murdered in LA, 23 Jan 2017 *Arrests, 1 guilty*

[Marysmith]

I have been watching some of this trial today and it certainly sounds like she had been cheating on him for many years and he suspected it. She had everything she wanted, so why she would put an end to that is beyond me.

Greed.

 

[Curious Me]

I have been watching some of this trial today and it certainly sounds like she had been cheating on him for many years and he suspected it. She had everything she wanted, so why she would put an end to that is beyond me.

Greed.

Yes, they wanted the money, and maybe had plans to be together with the money. I think she and her lover were made from similar cloth, and she felt she really belonged with her lover. MOO, Fabio Sementilli was a good man, too good for her. She may have felt more of a real connection with the lover. What do you think about the enduring love affair?

This article reveals some of the graphic sexual connection they had, but more, as it discusses an enduring love affair between Monica and Robert.

Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker jail love affair reveals evidence of murder conspiracy, say prosecutors

Intercepted love letters and surreptitious recordings between Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker allegedly reveal secrecy pact, coded language and sex games inside jail.

www.cbsnews.com

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[Niner]

The court is down this morning - but I believe the trial continues today...

Wednesday, February 5th:
*Trial continues (Day 7) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-4 (1/24 & 1/29-1/31/25) reference post #376 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-19
2/3/25 Monday, Trial Day 5: State witnesses: Jurors heard more recorded phone conversations between Monica Sementilli & Detective Gene Parshall following the death of her husband. Monica pressed detectives for information and any leads in the case & testing of evidence. On cross-examination, Detective Ryan Verna. Matthew Nurse, Monica’s former personal trainer & Elyse Bleuel, Monica's friend & racquetball league member. See link: https://www.courttv.com/news/ca-v-monica-sementilli-celebrity-stylist-murder-trial/ for more info.Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/4/25.
2/4/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: No info yet. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/5/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.

 

[Marysmith]

Yes, they wanted the money, and maybe had plans to be together with the money. I think she and her lover were made from similar cloth, and she felt she really belonged with her lover. MOO, Fabio Sementilli was a good man, too good for her. She may have felt more of a real connection with the lover. What do you think about the enduring love affair?

This article reveals some of the graphic sexual connection they had, but more, as it discusses an enduring love affair between Monica and Robert.

Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker jail love affair reveals evidence of murder conspiracy, say prosecutors

Intercepted love letters and surreptitious recordings between Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker allegedly reveal secrecy pact, coded language and sex games inside jail.

www.cbsnews.com

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I think it was extremely selfish - and cruel to Fabio.

 

[arielilane]

DAILY TRIAL UPDATES​

DAY 7 – 2/4/25​

• Fabio Sementilli’s oldest son, Luigi Sementilli, took the stand
• Luigi Sementilli, who was in grad school at the time of his father’s death, said his younger sister, Gessica called him “freaking out,” saying, “Someone killed dad.”
• Monica Sementilli allegedly told Luigi on the night of the murder, “not to worry, because a ‘hefty’ life insurance policy money is coming to you.”
  • WATCH: Fabio Sementilli’s Son: Monica Was Immediately Focused on Money
  • WATCH: Fabio Sementilli’s Son Recalls Getting Large, Unexpected Inheritance
• Luigi Sementilli told jurors about remembering when he was eight or nine years old, his father, Fabio, and his stepmother, Monica, allegedly had arguments about extramarital affairs. He blames Monica
• Sementilli for destroying his family, which led to his father divorcing his mother.
• When detectives contacted Luigi about his father’s death, he said he was “shocked” but not in “disbelief.”
• Fabio Sementilli’s last phone call was to his boss, Salvatore Mauceri, CEO of Wella /Coty. After leaving a voicemail for Mauceri, he then sent a text message to Mauceri moments before he died.
• Mauceri told jurors he was in a meeting when Fabio called him. He then began receiving phone calls through Facebook asking about Fabio’s wellbeing, and one caller telling Mauceri that “Fabio was dead.”
  • WATCH: Boss Thought it Was a Sick Joke When He Heard Fabio Sementilli Died

CA v. Monica Sementilli: Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial

Prosecutors say Monica Sementilli and her lover, Robert Baker, killed Fabio Sementilli to continue their affair and cash in a $1.6 million life insurance policy.

www.courttv.com

2/4/2025

 

[Curious Me]

I think it was extremely selfish - and cruel to Fabio.

Why she couldn't be satisfied staying married to Fabio and having it all, including her affair does come down to greed and selfishness like you said. Thought she could have even more.

Well, for sure, totally selfish. They are both rotten to the core. It's always a big mistake to think you can find happiness after bringing unhappiness to someone else. To imagine you could be happy after betraying and killing a good, decent man is hopefully punishable beyond even this life. ​

 

[Marysmith]

Why she couldn't be satisfied staying married to Fabio and having it all, including her affair does come down to greed and selfishness like you said. Thought she could have even more.

Well, for sure, totally selfish. They are both rotten to the core. It's always a big mistake to think you can find happiness after bringing unhappiness to someone else. To imagine you could be happy after betraying and killing a good, decent man is hopefully punishable beyond even this life. ​

I know. She sounds like a predator and unfortunately she preyed on Fabio in many ways. I had forgotten that they had an affair while he was married previously - it happens and I am not trying to shame him for that as we don't know their marriage.
Maybe Fabio was going to divorce her?!

 

[Niner]

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/06/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/05/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Held - Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Thursday, February 6th:
*Trial continues (Day 8) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-5 (1/24 & 1/29-2/3/25) reference post #383 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-20
2/4/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 6: State witnesses: Luigi Sementilli, Fabio's son. Salvatore Mauceri, CEO of Wella/Coty, Fabio’s last phone call was to his boss. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/5/25.
2/5/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: No info yet. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/6/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.

 

[Niner]

hmmm.... could be Court is dark today as usual for California cases?? You would think they would put Monday's date in next hearing date.... I shall look later in the day since I am 10 hours ahead of Pacific Coast time.


Future Proceedings
There are no future events for this case

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/06/2025 08:30AM Nunc Pro Tunc Order Hearing
Not Held - Other Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court


Here's Day 8 - 2/6/25

CA v. Monica Sementilli: Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial

Prosecutors say Monica Sementilli and her lover, Robert Baker, killed Fabio Sementilli to continue their affair and cash in a $1.6 million life insurance policy.

www.courttv.com

Article doesn't have anything about court continuing on Friday....

 

[Curious Me]

I thought I could watch some of the trial today, but instead Court TV was televising another case when I tried to tune in. There's a recap below. This article doesn't say when the trial resumes, but you're probably right @Niner about a dark courtroom on Fridays.
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CA v. Monica Sementilli: Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial • 7h • 8 min read MSN

DAY 9 – 2/6/25

• James Duggan, Chief Security Officer for Coty testified that Monica Sementilli asked him for help with life insurance money.​
• WATCH: Monica Sementilli Immediately and Only Asked About Life Insurance Money​
• Jake Gibson, digital forensic investigator for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, testified to digital evidence tying Monica Sementilli to Robert Baker, including an email chain with instructions on how to access the home security DVR at the Sementilli’s home.​
• Gibson testified that there were naked photos and videos on an SD card in a deleted state.​
• Among the searches in Monica Sementilli’s web history was one for “Do the police has the right to tap my cell phone”​

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[dotr]

Streamed live 18 hours ago

CA v. Monica Sementilli: Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial

Prosecutors say Monica Sementilli and her lover, Robert Baker, killed Fabio Sementilli to continue their affair and cash in a $1.6 million life insurance policy.

www.courttv.com

'DAILY TRIAL UPDATES'​

 

[Curious Me]

Not sure when this occurred, they were covering the Boswell trial, then switched over to this. I'm seeing it on Court TV this Friday though with the friend, Marco, on the stand testifying. The only way I might be able to tell is Monica's hairstyle is different. ​

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[Niner]

Looks like trial was on Friday.... but not finding any updated articles on it yet.


Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/10/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/07/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Held - Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Monday, February 10th:
*Trial continues (Day 10) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-6 (1/24 & 1/29-2/4/25) reference post #389 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-20
2/5/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 7: State witnesses: Henry Meyer, Coty's Human Resources Director. Sally Schoen, Fabio's co-worker. Trial continues on Thursday, 2/6/25.
2/6/25 Thursday, Trial Day 8: State witnesses: James Duggan, Chief Security Officer for Coty. Jake Gibson, digital forensic investigator for the Los Angeles DA’s Office. Trial continues on Friday, 2/8/25.
2/7/25 Friday, Trial Day 9; State witness: Mirella Sementilli, Fabio's sister. Trial continues on Monday, 2/10/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.

 

[Niner]

Still not finding articles on yesterday - just a utube - and NOT watching 5 hours of it...

Tuesday, February 11th:
*Trial continues (Day 11) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-9 (1/24 & 1/29-2/7/25) reference post #395 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-20
2/10/25 Monday, Trial Day 10; State witness: Mirella Sementilli, Fabio's sister.
Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/11/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.

 

[Niner]

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/11/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/10/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Held - Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Looks like they are taking a week off...


Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/18/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
02/11/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Held - Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, February 18th:
*Trial continues (Day 12) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-9 (1/24 & 1/29-2/10/25) reference post #398 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-20
2/10/25 Monday, Trial Day 10: State witnesses: Mirella Sementilli, Fabio’s sister. A Forensic accountant testified that Fabio did not have a will at the time of his death & his wife Monica would obtain over $2 million in martial assets. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/11/25.
2/11/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 11: State witnesses: Detective Steve Castro of the Valley Bureau Homicide Division. Detectives (no names given) with the Narcotics & Gang Division. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/18/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.

 

[Niner]

Finding NO articles on yesterday's trial...

Wednesday, February 19th:
*Trial continues (Day 13) (@ 8:30am PT) – CA – Fabio Sementilli (49) (Jan. 23, 2017, Los Angeles) – *Monica Sonia Crescentini Sementilli (45/now 53) (wife) arrested (8/18/17), indicted (8/31/17), charged (8/18/17) & arraigned (8/31/17) with capital murder with special circumstances of murder for financial gain & conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will not seek DP. LA County
Jury Selection began on 1/21/25 & ended 1/22/25. No info on jurors.
Trial began on 1/24/25. Dark on Fridays.
Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Coen. Deputy DA Heather Steggell & Deputy DA Beth Silverman. Defense attorneys Leonard Levine & Blair Berk.
Court hearings from 6/5/18 thru 1/28/25 & Jury Selection Days 1-2 (1/21-1/22/25) & Trial Day 1-11 (1/24 & 1/29-2/11/25) reference post #399 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-20
2/18/25 Tuesday, Trial Day 12: State witnesses: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/19/25.
*Christopher Austin (38/now 39) – Plead guilty on 1/17/25. Sentencing hearing on 4/30/25.
*Robert Louis Baker (55/now 61) (wife’s BF) plead no contest/guilty on 7/7/23 & sentenced to life without parole.