Monica Sementilli Found Guilty of Husband's First-Degree Murder in Conspiracy

Monica Sementilli was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the 2017 stabbing of her husband, celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli. Prosecutors argued that Monica and her lover, Robert Baker, conspired to kill Fabio to collect a $1.6 million life insurance payout. The jury's decision followed three days of deliberation, with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman describing the crime as 'cold and calculated' and motivated by greed. Fabio was discovered by his daughter on the patio of their Woodland Hills home, having suffered multiple stab wounds. Baker, who previously pleaded no contest to related charges, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case drew significant public attention, highlighting the tragic end of a well-known figure in the beauty industry.