Woodland Hills, California – Fabio Sementilli, a renowned hairstylist in the beauty industry, met a tragic end in his own backyard on Jan. 23, 2017. The Canadian native had made a name for himself in Los Angeles, where he resided with his wife Monica and their two daughters. The peaceful scene was shattered when Fabio was brutally stabbed to death by intruders. Initially believed to be a robbery gone wrong, the investigation took a different turn with the discovery of unexplained blood at the crime scene and suspicions of Monica’s infidelity.
The events of that fateful day unfolded through security camera footage, capturing Monica leaving their home in her pickup truck, allegedly headed to establish an alibi at Target. The prosecution claimed that Robert Baker, a local racquetball coach with whom Monica was romantically involved, was seen getting into her truck. As the case unraveled, details emerged of Monica’s suspicious activities, including monitoring her home through surveillance cameras shortly before Fabio’s murder.
Further evidence linked Baker to the crime, with his DNA found at the scene due to an injury sustained during the attack. Phone records and communications between Monica and Baker raised alarms, indicating a close relationship leading up to Fabio’s murder. After months of surveillance, Monica and Baker were detained and subjected to covert recordings, resulting in Baker’s eventual plea change to “no contest” and a life sentence for the murder.
Monica’s forthcoming trial, scheduled for April 2, 2024, will see her facing accusations of conspiracy and murder. Despite the mounting evidence and Baker’s admission, Monica’s daughters remain loyal, proclaiming their mother’s innocence. As the case continues to unfold, new revelations from Baker claim Monica’s unawareness of Fabio’s killer, adding another layer of complexity to the tragic tale of betrayal and murder.