Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker jail love affair is evidence of murder conspiracy, say prosecutors
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When Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker were arrested and accused of a murder conspiracy to kill Monica's husband, Fabio Sementilli, 49, their love affair continued in jail according to documents revealed in a "48 Hours" investigation of the case. Prosecutors allege their ongoing love affair behind bars, including recordings made during police sting operations, represent further evidence of a committed murder conspiracy between the lovebirds.
"It kind of hurts to not be touched or f***** or licked or loved by you," Monica, now 52, writes in one four-page letter to her codefendant. Baker, now 61, is blunt, recorded addressing Sementilli in lock-up months after their arrest, "I love you baby. I really do."
On June 14, 2017, Baker and Monica were arrested and ultimately indicted for Fabio's murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Baker pleaded no contest last July, accepting a life sentence without parole. Monica will stand trial alone in April; she has pleaded not guilty. Their case is profiled by "48 Hours" contributor Michelle Miller in "The Monica Sementilli Affair" now streaming on Paramount+.
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