Prosecutors reveal evidence of murder conspiracy in Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker’s jail romance

Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker were arrested and accused of conspiring to kill Monica’s husband, Fabio Sementilli. Despite being in jail, their love affair continued, with recordings showing their commitment to each other and the alleged murder conspiracy. Baker accepted a life sentence without parole while Monica will stand trial alone in April.

Police conducted sting operations using undercover officers and monitored jail letters and phone calls to gather evidence of the ongoing love affair between Monica and Baker. They intercepted love letters exchanged between the two and used coded phrases like “OMM,” “9pm,” “LOML,” and “100” to communicate secretly. Prosecutors argue that this communication further demonstrates the conspiracy between the defendants.

During jail encounters arranged by detectives, Monica and Baker engaged in sex games, which have been ruled inadmissible in court. The two lovers continued to communicate through third parties using coded phrases like “MB” and expressing their commitment to each other. Prosecutors contend that these actions further support the murder conspiracy allegations against them.

A transcript of a recorded conversation between Baker and Monica suggests that Monica may face disownment from her family for wanting to marry him. Prosecutors argue that this motive may have contributed to the murder conspiracy as divorce was not considered an option for Monica. Defense attorneys challenge this interpretation and maintain that the evidence of a love affair is irrelevant to proving the murder conspiracy.

After six years of incarceration, it is unclear if Monica and Baker remain in contact today. Baker claimed in a jailhouse interview that they are prevented from contacting each other and that Monica accused him of murder in their last encounter. Prosecutors detail 56 overt acts as evidence of the conspiracy between the two lovers to murder Fabio Sementilli. Monica’s defense intends to call Baker as a witness during her trial to establish her innocence in the murder conspiracy.