Fabio Sementilli remembered as a "cool dad" | Forensic Files

so tell me about your dad what was it like growing up it was interesting growing up you know with divorced
parents twice a month I would head over there on the weekends and have a good time so he was fun
absolutely it was always activities going on there's always stuff to do it was a very very lively experience being
at the home did you know what being a hair stylist meant I did I spent a lot of time at the salon of course I
understood what it you know what a means to be a hairdresser but I didn't quite understand the caliber of a hairdresser
that he was my father so where there are times that you called him when you weren't feeling so good and
he lifted your spirits I can't even count the time he lifts your spirits he changes her attitude he gets you
determined to charge the mountain of life and he would absolutely turn your mood around if we're having an awful day
so he was cool he was yeah he was hip oh for sure I mean as far as dads go I had
a pretty cool dad yeah that's for sure

Fabio Sementilli was not just a beloved hairdresser and beauty executive, he was also father to Luigi Sementilli and his two younger stepsisters. Watch as Luigi fondly remembers his charismatic dad.

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.

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Brief Summary

A guest reflects on their uplifting experiences growing up with a fun, supportive father who was a skilled hair stylist.

Key points

A Lively Childhood. Growing up with divorced parents was lively and filled with activities.
Dad the Mood Lifter. His father had a unique ability to lift spirits and change attitudes.

Episode highlights

A Lively ChildhoodGrowing up with divorced parents was lively and filled with activities.“It was a very very lively experience being at the home.”0:16Mar 9, 2018

Episode quotes

He gets you determined to charge the mountain of life.

Describing how his dad lifted his spirits.

0:41WatchMar 9, 2018

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