Killer says ex-lover had no role in her husband's slaying: 'I murdered him because I wanted her'

In a high-profile murder trial, convicted killer Robert Baker claimed he murdered hairstylist Fabio Sementilli solely out of passion for his ex-lover Monica. He testified that she was not involved in the conspiracy to kill her husband, suggesting jealousy as his motive. Despite this testimony, prosecutors allege Monica masterminded the murder scheme. Throughout over 50 days of testimony, Baker's shifting accounts raise questions about the truth, especially regarding the identity of an accomplice, showcasing the complexity of the case and the interplay of love, betrayal, and crime.

"I murdered him because I wanted her. She had nothing to do with it," Baker told jurors in the high-profile Los Angeles murder trial.

Baker struggled to explain why he provided multiple versions of the murder, acknowledging his attempts to cover up the identity of an accomplice.

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