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Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh bar worker finishes late night shift with gutting discovery
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh bar manager was disgusted after discovering heartless thieves had stolen his pride and joy Ducati. Fabio Bi Silbestro had parked his bright red Ducati Monster 696 on Lansdowne Crescent as he left for work on Saturday May 10. Locals are believed to have witnessed two males on an electric Sur-ron scope out the bike at 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon before another duo visited the bike at 10pm. But at 00.30am on Sunday May 11, disaster struck when two thieves were understood to have cut the bike loose. Fabio said the impact has been severe with him now having to depend on unreliable late night public transport to get home after his late shifts. He said the theft will not only cost him his hard earned cash but hours a day commuting. The Ducati has been modified by Fabio with a sticker visible on the red effect rims showing the Italian flag. The registration of the bike is: WA11 LFS. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 'The impact has been huge,' he said. 'Working until late it can be a struggle getting out to the suburbs via bus when I finish but the bike makes it easy. 'The theft was 100 per cent planned. I talked to residents on Lansdowne and they saw two guys on a Sur-ron style bike looking at the bike at around 1.30pm on Saturday. At 10pm two guys on a moped apparently spent a couple minutes looking at it. 'At 00.30am on Sunday they came back with tools and an angle grinder. Within minutes it was gone. 'I'd finished work about half an hour later so I just missed them. It's disgusting, I feel powerless. 'You cannot have nice things anymore. It may look like a toy to these people but it is vital for me. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox 'I worked so hard to buy it and I'm considering a cash reward to get it back. But sadly it could be anywhere.' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 12.50am on Sunday, 11 May, 2025, we were made aware of the theft of a motorbike from the Lansdowne Crescent area of Edinburgh. 'Enquiries are ongoing.'
Telegraph
19-04-2025
- Telegraph
I visited Bali on its mysterious ‘Day of Silence', when tourists are banned from going outside
We were checking in beneath the vast, open-air reception pavilion of Puri Wulandari – a resort clinging, much like the jungle, to the sides of Bali 's Ayung River gorge – when I heard it. 'Shhh,' I said to my partner Fabio, as the distant thrumming rose and fell, drifting over on the breeze across the jungle valley below. 'Listen. You can hear that, right? Are those cicadas?' 'I think they sound more like drums. Wait, no… are they gongs?' he said, puzzled. It turned out that, in fact, all of the above was true. We had timed our trip for the end of March especially to witness the beguiling annual Hindu New Year festival of Nyepi – known in English as the 'Day of Silence'. Arriving on the eve of the big day itself, it was the traditional afternoon of entrancing percussion – provided by Bali's gamelan music troupes and rising from every village – that we could hear, its noise intended to drive away the island's evil spirits. According to Hindu belief, the following 'Day of Silence' is just that: complete absence of noise with no traffic, fire or lights, and all travel forbidden. In Bali, the roads, the international airport, and even the street lights, are shut down for 24 hours – and so, too, are the gates to Puri Wulandari. Witnessing this fascinating period had seemed like a unique way to experience this best-known part of Indonesia in a more authentic light. Nevertheless, in a place known for its strict edicts – and which recently made headlines after enacting new tourist guidelines which forbade causing disturbances, being rude to locals, and even swearing in public – we were unsure what the following day, imprisoned in our silent resort, would bring. Indeed, our nail-biting taxi ride there from the airport had given us a taste of the impending restrictions – like something out of Race Across the World, road after road was shut just in front of us, barricades popping up out of nowhere as holy-looking men in sarongs and bandanas redirected traffic to allow Bali's Hindu worshippers to pray silently in the streets, holding sticks of lit incense, while others began hoisting huge monster-like effigies called Ogoh-ogoh on their bamboo frames into the streets for parades that evening. There was no doubt that Bali's ancient traditions were alive and well. We were shown around the resort: its tranquil indoor-outdoor spa, infinity poolside terrace restaurant, and then – descending a great sweeping stone staircase – the 34 palm-roofed villas, all sunken bathtubs and sprawling jungle views, one of which was to be our home for the next two days. There were certainly worse places to hunker down than in this little haven of relaxation tucked into the hillside. Nyepi itself begins at 6am – this year starting on March 29 – and lasts for exactly 24 hours. Waking at dawn and stepping outside, the volcanic peaks of Mount Bratan towering in the distance, we realised that something in the air had changed. It was the sound – or, rather, the lack of it. Not total silence of course, but a sense of how this place might have sounded thousands of years ago: only tropical birds, the whitewater of the river far below, and the occasional ping of a gecko. And as the temperature started to rise, so too did those cicadas – without the drumming this time and, more importantly, without the revving of motorbikes, or any engine at all, not even the distant roar of a plane overhead. We switched our mobile phones to airplane mode; our 24 hours of disconnect had begun. Bali's government permits hotel staff to work on Nyepi, but since streets and cars are off-limits, employees have no choice but to join paying guests for a night at the hotels where they work. We were greeted for breakfast warmly and with subtly softer voices, the earthy Balinese coffee bringing the starlings swooping above the pool into sharper focus. Everywhere, things seemed to move at a slightly slower pace. A morning walk through the rising mist around the property brought clouds of butterflies and tropical fruits I'd never seen – or even heard of – growing right beside the path. We spent lazy hours back at our villa by the edge of the pool, drinking in the wall of jungle across the gorge. A gift of Balinese Zalacca fruit – a giant garlic-like bulb covered in dragon-like skin – was left on our bedside table for us to taste for the first time. 'Wish you were here' postcards were written under Bali's tropical sun between moments of shade and a snooze in the poolside gazebo – all without the distraction of an incoming text or the pressure to capture a holiday photo to fire off to friends. The only contact we had with the outside world was a midday delivery of ice-cold local Bintang beers. All around us, nature seemed to understand that modern life had been temporarily paused, the boundary of noise and industry lowered for a brief spell. Undaunted, a passing butterfly even landed on me as I stood in the villa's outdoor shower. At last, we emerged for dinner – at 4.45pm, a consequence of the restaurant having to close at sunset, because (as the information packet politely left in our room had advised) the 'lighting of any fire or lamp is forbidden on Nyepi as they are both symbolic of mental and physical obstacles'. Hungry or not, we didn't mind a bit. There was something truly special about the feeling of everyone on the island being united by the experience that made each of these little sacrifices, little changes to the usual routine, enjoyable. Along with the temporary ban on light and fire, local Hindus are forbidden to work, to do anything physical (key to meditation), to leave home, or to engage in any entertainment – all in the name of purifying the mind and soul. As Nyepi and its rules apply to everyone, Balinese Hindu or not, I found myself reminded of the strange bright spots that came along with Covid lockdowns – the pressure to make plans and worries about 'missing out' brushed aside, replaced with a sort of simple contentment. I felt, too, a deeper connection to Bali. On any other day, we would have lost ourselves in the cultural wonders of Ubud, its streets lined with craft shops and buzzing restaurants. But doing as the locals were doing, abiding by the same restrictions, we were experiencing the same peace and stillness. With the absence of electricity and technology, life grinds to a halt in blissful isolation, allowing you to engage more fully with simple pleasures – floating alone in a tranquil jungle pool, and watching the starlings and herons go about their jungly business. Once night fell, where there might usually have been TVs and smartphones glowing, there was instead the sparkle of a thousand fireflies glinting over the canyon's silhouette – untroubled by light pollution either from the island's street lamps or the hotel. Without our electronics – and without light in our villa – it was amazing how early a deep natural sleep fell over us both, tucked in not long after 8pm. Only once did we wake – just after midnight, to be greeted by the Milky Way, the skies an inky black unrecognisable from the nights before above the blacked-out island. Together we stood, listening, just listening. And without the sound of horns or motors or life, there's so much more to hear than you'd think. Essentials Puri Wulandari has one-bedroom villas with private pools from £260 per night. Various airlines, including Qatar, Cathay Pacific and Emirates, fly from the UK to Bali (connecting via Hong Kong, Doha or Dubai) from around £800 return.
NBC News
16-04-2025
- NBC News
Watch the Dateline episode 'The Widow of Woodland Hills' now
It was a heartbreaking scene, when the 16-year-old found her father slumped over in his favorite chair on the patio in their backyard. His name was Fabio Sementilli, and on January 23, 2017, he was murdered in cold blood in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The teen called 911, but it was too late. Fabio had been stabbed multiple times. There was no hope of reviving him. When police arrived, they followed the trail of blood. It went through the house, through the kitchen, down a hallway, into a bedroom. Blood was everywhere -- on the floor, in the kitchen sink. Fabio hadn't stood a chance. The murder had robbed Fabio's children of their father and left his wife a widow. An investigation would uncover lust, greed, and betrayal. And a neighbor's security camera would help investigators identify the unlikely suspects and an illicit affair… But would justice be served? To find out what happened, you can watch the full episode 'The Widow of Woodland Hills,' which is available now on can also watch on the NBC app or listen to the full story on our podcast. Plus, learn more about the LAPD's Special Investigation Section (SIS). And watch Fabio's loved ones reflect on his life and legacy. Then listen to this week's episode of Talking Dateline with Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz, in which they take you behind the scenes of the episode and answer questions from social media.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Wife of slain L.A. hairdresser arrested for murder
CASE UPDATE: On April 11, 2025, a jury found Monica Sementill, 53, guilty of murder and conspiracy for masterminding the murder of her husband Fabio, with special circumstances of murder for financial gain and murder while lying in wait. WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — Just days after accepting a lifetime achievement award on behalf of her late husband, the widow of renowned hairdresser Fabio Sementilli was arrested for murder, reports CBS Los Angeles. Monica Sementilli was arrested on Wednesday, five months after her husband was found stabbed in their upscale home. Sementilli is being held without bail. Neighbors told the station they were shocked to hear of the arrest and aren't sure what will happen to the couple's two teen daughters. Police were expected to release more information later Friday. Savannah Bananas pack stadiums with their zany twist on baseball | 60 Minutes American retirees expand their world overseas Trump's chaotic tariffs week
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Did a California wife conspire with her ex-lover to kill her husband?
Fabio Sementilli was a superstar in the beauty business. He began cutting hair in Toronto, Canada, and eventually moved to Los Angeles when he was promoted to an executive position at Wella. He settled in a home in Woodland Hills with his wife Monica and their two teenage daughters. On Jan. 23, 2017, Fabio was in his backyard by the pool when two people broke into the home and stabbed him to death. According to prosecutors, the suspects staged the scene to look like a robbery gone wrong. But when Los Angeles Police Department detectives began investigating the murder, they said they found blood at the scene that didn't belong to Fabio. And they said they also found evidence that his wife was having an affair at the time. Jan. 23, 2017 | 3:26 p.m.: Monica Sementilli's alibi On the day Fabio was killed, prosecutors said a neighbor's security camera captured Monica Sementilli leaving home in her black Ford F-150 pickup truck. She was headed to Target where prosecutors said she was establishing her alibi. Before Monica entered the store, according to prosecutors, there is video where it appears an individual got into Monica's truck. Prosecutors said that person was Robert Baker, a local racquetball coach who Monica had been having an affair with for about a year prior to Fabio's murder. Monica's defense attorneys have disputed the prosecution's interpretation of the video from the parking lot. According to the district attorney, Monica then went alone into the Target store and began shopping. Jan. 23, 2017 | 4:18 p.m: Suspects caught on camera A neighbor's security camera captured two hooded figures jogging near Fabio's house right around the time of the murder. According to prosecutors, the person in the green hoodie was Baker. And prosecutors said that Baker and the unknown co-conspirator entered the Sementilli home and attacked Fabio from behind. They then staged the scene to look like robbery. Jan. 23, 2017 | 4:32 p.m.: Monica Sementilli pictured at Target the day of her husband's murder At 4:32 p.m. on the day of Fabio's murder, Monica Sementilli was seen on surveillance video walking out of the Target store and, according to prosecutors, she was fixated on her phone and likely monitoring her home surveillance cameras remotely. Prosecutors also said that around the time of Fabio's murder, phone records showed that Monica's iPhone was connected to her home's IP address and her phone was consuming a large amount of data consistent with streaming live video. The prosecution stated in pre-trial motions that Monica was monitoring the comings and goings at her home so that Baker and the unknown accomplice could enter and kill Fabio "without any interruption." But according to Monica's defense team, there is no evidence that can prove what exactly she was watching on her phone at that time. In court documents, the defense raised the possibility that Monica could have been remotely streaming a TV show. Jan. 23, 2017 | 4:53 p.m.: The getaway car About 35 minutes after the hooded joggers were seen near the Sementilli home, at 4:53 p.m., Fabio's black Porsche was seen on the same neighbor's security camera being driven away. Prosecutors said this was Baker and his unknown co-conspirator leaving the crime scene. According to detectives, the Porsche was discovered two days after the murder parked about five miles away from the Sementilli home. Prosecutors also said Baker's blood was found inside the Porsche. Jan. 23, 2017 | 4:54 p.m.: A daughter's heartbreaking discovery Just one minute after the black Porsche is captured, Monica and Fabio's daughter Isabella's vehicle was captured on a security camera as she is returning home. Isabella, who was 16 years old at the time, discovered her father's body and called 911. A few minutes later, Monica arrived back home. February – June 2017: The investigation into Fabio Sementilli's murder As detectives began investigating Fabio's murder, they said they discovered DNA at the crime scene that belonged to Baker. His DNA was in the database because he was a registered sex offender. According to prosecutors, Baker cut his left index finger when he killed Fabio and that's why his blood was at the scene. According to the indictment, Investigators also learned that in the year leading up to Fabio's murder, Baker made thousands of calls and texts to Monica. In February 2017, an LAPD detective went to visit Monica at her home. Prosecutors said that when the investigator asked Monica about Baker, she told them she wasn't sure of his last name. For the next few months, investigators said they surveilled Monica and Baker's secretive romance and said the relationship continued after Fabio's murder. According to the district attorney, the couple took two trips to Las Vegas and a trip to Myrtle Beach together. June 14, 2017: Monica Sementilli and her then-boyfriend Robert Baker arrested LAPD detectives said they came up with a plan to secretly record Monica and Baker while they were together. On June 14, 2017, Monica and Baker were pulled over in her Mustang under the guise of a traffic stop and were told that the car they were driving might have been stolen. According to the prosecution, the officers then handcuffed Monica and Baker and put them in the back seat of a police car, which was wired for sound so that they could be recorded. The detectives who had been investigating Monica and Baker for months said they were listening to them from a van parked nearby. And that's when investigators said Monica was recorded telling Baker, "Somebody must have talked. Somebody is doing this to us." The couple was then taken to the LAPD Van Nuys Station where they were placed in separate cells and questioned by detectives about the murder of Fabio. Wife of slain hairdresser Fabio Sementilli arrested for murder Later that day, investigators said they told Monica that Baker's blood was found at the crime scene. According to detectives, Monica explained why Baker's blood would be inside her home. She told them that she "cracked" Baker on the finger with a racquet and he bled all over the racquetball court, so she gave him a towel and then brought that bloody towel home with her. Aug. 14-18, 2017: The grand jury hearing The prosecution presented its case to a grand jury in August 2017. They described Monica's actions on the day her husband was killed in detail and said she was establishing her alibi for the time of the murder. The prosecutors also presented evidence that six months before Fabio's murder, Monica communicated with a security camera company to upgrade the system at her home. The upgrade allowed her to remotely access her surveillance cameras from her cellphone. According to the prosecution, Monica forwarded the log in credentials and user manual for her security system to Robert Baker on the same day it was upgraded. In the months following Fabio's murder, prosecutors said that while Monica was posting on social media that she was grieving her husband's death, she was also secretly spending time with Baker. Friends of Monica and Baker's testified that they went out on double dates and saw affectionate behavior between the two. At the conclusion of the hearing, Monica and Baker were indicted by the grand jury for murder and conspiracy. Aug. 31, 2017: Defendants plead "not guilty" On Aug. 31, 2017, both Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker pleaded "not guilty" to the murder of Fabio Sementilli. Monica Sementilli's defense presents its case On Jan. 3, 2018, Monica's defense team filed a motion to set aside the indictment against her. Among their arguments, they stated that during the grand jury hearing, the prosecution presented evidence of Monica's character that was irrelevant. The defense said, "the evidence presented against Ms. Sementilli establishes that she was a woman having an affair that she wished to keep secret. Any additional allegation that she wanted to have her husband murdered, or stood to benefit from his murder, or orchestrated his murder with Mr. Baker, was based on pure speculation." The defense also stated that the prosecution presented no communication between Baker and Monica that was evidence of an agreement to murder Fabio. The defense also took issue with the surveillance footage in the parking lot that the prosecutors claimed to see Baker getting into Monica's truck. They stated in their motion that "... the video quality is so grainy, and the focal point so distant, so as to be borderline unwatchable," and you cannot see an individual leave Monica's truck. July 7, 2023: Robert Baker's dramatic plea change On July 7, 2023, Baker changed his plea from "not guilty" to "no contest." At his sentencing hearing, the judge explained to him that a "no contest" plea is essentially the same as a "guilty" plea and asked if he understood to which Baker replied, "Yes, sir." Baker was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Monica's attorneys had previously attempted to have her case severed from Baker's, which the judge denied. By pleading "no contest," Baker created a significant change in court proceedings going forward. Now, Monica will be tried separately, without Baker, for the murder of her husband, Fabio. Feb. 24, 2024: "48 Hours" talks to Robert Baker "48 Hours" went to see Robert Baker in jail, and said Monica had nothing to do with the murder of Fabio and she never knew that he was Fabio's killer. Baker also told "48 Hours" that he's no longer in touch with Monica and he has not decided if he will testify at her trial. April 11, 2025: A guilty verdict Afer two days of deliberations, the 10-man, two-woman jury found Monica Sementilli guilty of murder. The 53-year-old faced charges of murder and conspiracy for masterminding the crime, with special circumstances of murder for financial gain and murder while lying in wait. Jurors found all the charges to be true. Coachella 2025 is underway with some challenges What to know about filing as Tax Day comes up Justice Department refused to answer several questions in mistakenly deported man's court hearing
