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California Farmer Arrested for Estranged Wife's Murder

1/1/2026

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Michael Abatti, a wealthy California farmer, was arrested on December 23 for murdering his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti.
Kerri Ann Abatti was found shot in her Pinetop, Arizona home on November 20.
The Navajo County sheriff will disclose more details at a December 29 news conference.
Abatti, who has significant land holdings, is held on a $5.5 million bond amid divorce proceedings raising questions about motive.

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Michael Abatti, a wealthy California farmer, was arrested on December 23 for murdering his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti.
Kerri Ann Abatti was found shot in her Pinetop, Arizona home on November 20.
The Navajo County sheriff will disclose more details at a December 29 news conference.
Abatti, who has significant land holdings, is held on a $5.5 million bond amid divorce proceedings raising questions about motive.