Dateline NBC The 911 call in the Hollywood hairdresser murder. And investigators explore links between six violent deaths and a group called the Zizians.
Feb 6, 2025
Rich Schapiro, an investigative reporter for NBC News, dives into the sensational trial of a woman accused of plotting her hairstylist husband's murder for insurance money. Emotions run high in the courtroom as 911 calls play out. Shifting focus, they explore a sinister group called the Zizians, suspected in multiple violent deaths since 2022. Intriguing connections between various cases and the complexities of human relationships paint a chilling picture of crime and intrigue.
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911 Call Played at Trial
- Monica Sementilli's trial began with prosecutors playing a 911 call from her daughter.
- The call documented the discovery of her husband, Fabio Sementilli, stabbed to death.
Daughter's Discovery
- The prosecution alleges Monica planned for her daughter to find the body.
- This was allegedly part of Monica's alibi.
Monica's Demeanor
- In Monica's police interview, she sounded emotional but showed no tears.
- The detective noted this discrepancy, but it wasn't in his report.