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Who is Leigh Ann Bauman's boyfriend Serafino Cazzani? Powerboat racer says friend manipulated Missouri realtor

After Bauman was booked for her crime, Cazzani created a GoFundMe page titled 'My friend Leigh was drugged, conned, manipulated', but later deleted the page
UPDATED MAY 8, 2021
Leigh Ann Bauman with boyfriend Serafino Cazzani, an Italian powerboat racer (Family Handout)
Leigh Ann Bauman with boyfriend Serafino Cazzani, an Italian powerboat racer (Family Handout)

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MISSOURI: Leigh Ann Bauman, a glamorous Missouri realtor and a world record-winning power boater, has been charged with plotting to pay a hitman to murder her mother-in-law and make it “look like an accident”. Bauman is now dating an Italian powerboat racer.

A notable member of the Lake of The Ozarks community, the 44-year-old mother of two was allegedly prepared to pay $1,500 for the murder back in March by asking a friend for leads on a possible hitman. She reportedly told the friend that “she knew it was wrong as a Christian, but she would go to church and ask for forgiveness after it was done".

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Leigh Ann Bauman (Facebook)

Who is Serafino Cazzani?

Serafino Cazzani, also known as Jimmy Cazzani, Bauman’s boyfriend reportedly believes that his girlfriend was “encouraged, betrayed, and entrapped” by someone “she considered a friend”. Bauman’s one-time pal, identified only as “CK” in court records, allegedly framed Bauman and secretly recorded her after she had too much wine. 

As per Cazzani, CK “didn’t set this up out of the goodness of her heart. Was it money? Was it jealousy?” The 61-year-old believes Bauman was only joking about seeking God’s forgiveness during the conversation with CK, as per Daily Beast. He said, “You’re drunk with your friend one night and say, ‘Yeah I hate my boyfriend.’ Next thing you know the friend goes to the cops and says, ‘She’s planning a murder.’”

After Bauman was booked for her crime, Cazzani created a GoFundMe page titled, “My friend Leigh was drugged, conned, manipulated” and shared it on Facebook, saying, “The truth will blow your mind…” He also shared it on Twitter saying the same. He, however, soon deleted the Facebook post and the fundraiser after some of Bauman’s acquaintances challenged that narrative.



 

“I’ve never seen a person that was so polarizing,” Cazzani wrote on Facebook. “I’ve never seen so many people willing to espouse their negative opinions in a public forum. I’m shocked. I know most were well-intended and genuinely concerned for my welfare. I respect everyone’s opinion. Thank you for your concern. All is well. I’m confident justice will prevail.”

Cazzani told Daily Beast that some people had messaged him saying Bauman couldn’t be trusted, and when he informed Bauman, she said she didn’t even know one of the critics while the others were friends of friends. “I found it really strange that a few people came out with guns blazing,” Cazzani said. He said that he took down the GoFundMe page because he “didn’t want to deal with the negative reactions”.

Cazzani also claimed that Bauman had come to CK’s aid when her car ran out of gas last winter. She allegedly brought CK fuel, hot cocoa and jackets for her children. He said, “She often cooks for her elderly neighbors, helps them clean up, and even drives them to church — I’ve witnessed this in person. She may not be perfect but she clearly is kind, has a good heart, and is well-intended.” Cazzani, a Rhode Island resident, was born in Sant'Angelo d'Alife, Italy. Cazzani is a Northeast Divisional Champion, North American Champion and National Offshore Powerboat Racing Champion.

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