20/20: “Monica Sementilli Murder Trial”

On Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:01-11:00 Pm Edt, ABC’s 20/20 will air a compelling two-hour episode featuring Chris Connelly reporting from inside the courtroom on the high-profile Monica Sementilli murder trial. The case has captured widespread attention, as Monica, the wife of celebrity hairstylist Fabio “Big Daddy” Sementilli, stands accused of orchestrating her husband’s brutal murder.

Fabio, renowned in Hollywood for styling A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Russell Crowe, and Jackie Chan, was found dead in 2017 with multiple stab wounds on his family’s pool deck. His shocking death initially seemed like a botched burglary, but DNA evidence eventually led authorities to Monica, who has steadfastly maintained her innocence.

This 20/20 episode will provide exclusive access to the trial proceedings, including firsthand accounts from those close to the case. Interviews will include Fabio’s sister Mirella Sementilli, his son Luigi Sementilli, and Vanda Apostoli-Carino,...