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

[Luna20]

I thought it was when they were arrested, wasn't that when they were told his blood/DNA was found at the murder scene?

So she still communicated with the man who killed her husband. More than communicated, she was engaging in sexual activity with the man who brutally killed her husband.

That should prove that she wasn’t angry at Baker for killing her husband. I don’t know if that was emphasized to the jury.

Can’t believe that he said he was smart. Not smart enough to refrain from committing murder and from ‘dating’ a 15 year old. Including his previous offenses.

 

[Luna20]

Her facial expressions are always too extreme. She is a definite drama queen, she just isn’t that good at it.

Right!!! Those fake expressions on command! They are so contrived and they look ridiculous. Last week she dropped her bottom lip like a toddler does.

I’m surprised no one who is pro Monica has told her that it looks fake.

 

[Luna20]

View attachment 570821 Oh, is that what she attempting to convey. I don't think some of these micro facial expressions are helpful.

View attachment 570820Trying to figure out what I see. Too introspective as she avoids looking at him. JMO
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She had more makeup on today; what a coincidence. lol

 

[geevee]

She had more makeup on today; what a coincidence. lol

Yes, and her hair done up in those soft waves...we knew who she was wanting to impress, and it wasn't the jury!

 

[Luna20]

Yes, and her hair done up in those soft waves...we knew who she was wanting to impress, and it wasn't the jury!

She didn’t want us to notice so she chose light colors instead. Little did she know that the colors were pearlized so it was in fact obvious.

What a low life creep Baker is. Nothing like Fabio was. I’ve seen Fabio’s sister testify but do you know if any of his family is there?

 

[Curious Me]

Wore makeup but those facial expressions are ugly.

It's been laughable watching her ever changing faces, but they all remind me of a spoiled brat scowl. She made those pouty scowls before Baker got on the stand, and they didn't get that different while he was on the stand. The thing is, IMO, they didn't convey anything but that she must be a drama queen tantrum thrower in real life.
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scowl [skoul] noun
an angry or bad-tempered expression:
"she stamped into the room with a scowl on her face"

 

[geevee]

She didn’t want us to notice so she chose light colors instead. Little did she know that the colors were pearlized so it was in fact obvious.

What a low life creep Baker is. Nothing like Fabio was. I’ve seen Fabio’s sister testify but do you know if any of his family is there?

I don't know if family other than his sister is (or has been) there. There were a lot of people from Wella (his company) that testified earlier but as far as I can recall (and my memory cells are quite weak these days lol) I only remember his sister testifying.

Fabio was a god compared to lowlife Baker.

 

[Niner]

Future Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
03/14/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

Past Proceedings
Date Time Type Result Location Department
03/13/2025 08:30AM Jury Trial in Progress
Held - Proceedings Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Dept. - 101

link: LA Court

 

[Niner]

Friday, March 14th:
*Trial continues (Day 31) (@ 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 & on 3/12/25 Prosecutors rested their case. Defense began their case on 3/12/25. Dark on Fridays (sometimes).
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 1-29 (1/24 & 1/29-3/12/25) reference post #486 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...a-23-jan-2017-arrests-1-guilty.327994/page-25
3/12/25 Wednesday, Trial Day 29: Additional info: Prosecutors rested their case.
3/13/25 Thursday, Trial Day 30: Defense witnesses: Isabella Sementilli, daughter of Monica. Robert Baker. Trial continues on Friday, 3/14/25.
*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]

I see I am "off" on the Days for trial - Court TV keeps changing it.... rechecked - I'm good!

Is Baker going to be on the stand today also?? TIA!

 

[Trinitee]

I see I am "off" on the Days for trial - Court TV keeps changing it.... rechecked - I'm good!

Is Baker going to be on the stand today also?? TIA!

I believe so. His testimony had not concluded.

 

[Niner]

I believe so. His testimony had not concluded.

Thanks! Too busy to watch the trial - so just reading what you all are posting!

 

[BrownRice]

This is the oldest story. Comfortable life wife, approaching mid life, meets bad boy (ex con, or handyman or chauffeur or grifter, etc). Exciting sex, thoughts of freedom and life insurance. Selfishly decides to murder spouse.

Definitely does not require a 30+ day trial.

Is she thinking what the heck did I do at this point? She gave up her life, ruined her kids’ lives, and obviously contributed to her husband’s horribly violent death. For this guy? I looked at their family home on Zillow. Wow. That backyard. I can see why Fabio loved being out there. Like a slice of heaven. And for her to direct his murder out there. Despicable.

I guess in some world, Robert Baker is a charismatic Romeo? But geez. To me, comes across as a scammer, loser.

 

[dotr]

CA v. Monica Sementilli: Celebrity Stylist Murder Trial

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

www.courttv.com

''DAY 30 – 3/13/25​

• The defense’s star witness and Monica Sementilli’s lover, Robert Baker, testified.
• Robert Baker told the jury that he murdered Fabio Sementilli because he wanted to be with Monica and “wanted easier access and more time with her.” He added that he planned the murder, that Monica was not involved, and that the third accomplice, Christopher Austin, was only there to be a lookout.
  • WATCH: Ex-Lover Robert Baker: Monica Had Nothing To Do With Fabio’s Murder
  • WATCH: Robert Baker on Fabio Sementilli: ‘I murdered him because I wanted her’
• On the day of Fabio’s murder, Monica Sementilli’s youngest daughter, Isabella, testified that she came home to find blood throughout the kitchen and immediately called 911.
  • WATCH: Sementillis’ Daughter: ‘I saw blood on the walls and in the kitchen’
• According to Robert Baker, he and Monica began a physical relationship a few weeks after he met Fabio Sementilli at the gym in 2016. The meet-ups were sporadic and based on her schedule.
  • WATCH: Robert Baker Recalls Meeting Monica Sementilli, Having Secret Affair
• Monica’s sister, Anna, confronted her sister about having an affair after Monica’s trip to Myrtle Beach, but she never admitted to the affair.''

Streamed live 15 hours ago #CourtTV #MonicaSementilli #CelebrityStylistMurderTrial
LIVE COURT CAM: Los Angeles, CA - DAY 30 - Former adult film star Robert Baker, the defense's star witness and Monica Sementilli's lover, is testifying during the case for the defense. Monica Sementilli is charged with murder and conspiracy in the death of celebrity stylist Fabio Sementilli. Prosecutors say Monica and her lover, Robert Baker, killed Fabio to continue their affair and cash in a life insurance policy worth $1.6 million.

Mar 13, 2025 #Murder #Trial #LawAndCrime
On Thursday, Isabella Sementilli, Monica and Fabio’s Daughter took the stand. She detailed the relationship she has with both sides of grandparents. Bella stated she is still very close with her mother's side of the family but has become estranged with Fabio’s side. Following Fabio’s murder, his side of the family began to talk bad about Monica and there is still a lot of animosity towards her.

'Mar 13, 2025 #Murder #TrueCrimeCommunity #LawAndCrime
Monica Sementilli’s sister took the stand on Thursday to discuss Monica’s behavior after the death of her husband, Fabio. Monica flew back to Canada in early Feb. 2017 for Fabio’s funeral and was described as "distraught." But the prosecution showed her Monica's explicit photos that were taken at her parents home that day and were sent to her lover, Robert Baker.'

 

[geevee]

This is the oldest story. Comfortable life wife, approaching mid life, meets bad boy (ex con, or handyman or chauffeur or grifter, etc). Exciting sex, thoughts of freedom and life insurance. Selfishly decides to murder spouse.

Definitely does not require a 30+ day trial.

Is she thinking what the heck did I do at this point? She gave up her life, ruined her kids’ lives, and obviously contributed to her husband’s horribly violent death. For this guy? I looked at their family home on Zillow. Wow. That backyard. I can see why Fabio loved being out there. Like a slice of heaven. And for her to direct his murder out there. Despicable.

I guess in some world, Robert Baker is a charismatic Romeo? But geez. To me, comes across as a scammer, loser.

I don't recall if one of the patio security cameras show the area Fabio sits at but if so, she may have even watched him being killed. She certainly was watching as they went in the front door (either left open by her or the keys left for Baker, Austin's testimony on that has me a little confused). But she had the camera app open and was watching while they were doing her dirty work for her.

 

[rebelchild]

oh boy .. Robert Bakers story is falling apart quickly lol

 

[geevee]

oh boy .. Robert Bakers story is falling apart quickly lol

Yeah, she "always" tells him where Fabio is going, no collusion there!

 

[geevee]

Does he not know we have seen video that he was in and out of the gym without playing racquetball (or doing anything else there)?

 

[geevee]

I guess he doesn't know about the Target parking lot video either?

 

[rebelchild]

I guess he doesn't know about the Target parking lot video either?

cross exam is going to be brutal