The spouse of a celeb hairstylist sobbed as she was discovered responsible of plotting her husband’s “particularly vicious murder” along with her porn star lover to money in on his million-dollar life insurance coverage coverage.
Monica Sementilli was convicted of murdering her husband Fabio Sementilli at their posh Woodland Hills, Calif. house for monetary achieve and one rely of conspiracy to commit homicide after three days of deliberations on Friday.
“This was a cold and calculated crime motivated by greed and betrayal,” Los Angeles County District Legal professional Nathan Hochman wrote in an announcement launched on Friday.
“Today’s verdict ensures that those responsible for this ruthless act will be held accountable. Our office remains steadfast in the pursuit of justice for victims and their families. We extend our deepest sympathies to Fabio Sementilli’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his tragic loss.”
Sementilli is the third particular person to be convicted within the case.
Her lover, porn star Robert Louis Baker, confessed to his crime of ardour in March whereas former Oregon parole officer, Christopher Austin, was convicted of second-degree homicide.
Baker, a intercourse offender, met Monica Sementilli whereas he was a racquetball coach at West Hills LA Health they usually finally entered right into a romantic affair, in accordance with the Los Angeles Occasions.
Baker fatally stabbed Fabio in his neck and torso on his again patio on Jan. 23, 2017 as Austin held him down.
After the slashing, Baker took off in Fabio Sementilli’s black 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera which was discovered deserted miles away from the posh house.
Monica Sementilli and the couple’s daughter, Isabella, discovered his physique minutes later.
Austin stated Sementilli didn’t participate within the killing however claimed that she left the door unlocked for them.
Baker insisted Sementilli “had nothing to do with it.”
Prosecutors stated Sementilli “was the mastermind” behind the homicide plot and she or he wished to attain $1.6 million in his life insurance coverage funds whereas additionally avoiding the method of a divorce, The Los Angeles Occasions reported.
“These experienced prosecutors and detectives investigated and prosecuted this case over eight years, painstakingly putting together each piece of this murder puzzle to overcome the lies and deception of Monica Sementilli and her lover who thought they had made a clean getaway,” Hochman stated.
Austin was slapped with a 16-year sentence as Baker and Sementilli face life in jail with out the potential of parole.
Fabio’s work was featured on networks like TLC, and he was the vp of training for Wella, the Salon Skilled Division of P&G, earlier than he died.
Sementilli will likely be sentenced on June 23 on the Clara Shortridge Foltz Felony Justice Middle in Los Angeles, Calif.
The beloved hairstylist’s shopper listing included Jennifer Lopez, Russell Crowe, Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt amongst different Hollywood’s best, in accordance with ABC.
Fabio Sementilli’s sisters, Mirella Sementilli and Lori Picillo, stated “justice was served.”
“She’s an embarrassment to our family,” the sisters instructed reporters after the responsible verdict, in accordance with CourtTV. “We may by no means forgive what she’s performed.
