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No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer’s estranged wife in Arizona

Michael Abatti was arrested after the fatal shooting of his estranged wife amid ongoing divorce disputes involving financial and spousal support issues, investigators said.

  • Michael Abatti, 63, was arrested on December 23 after a first-degree murder indictment regarding his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti's death on November 20.
  • Kerri Ann Abatti, 59, was found shot at her home in Pinetop, Arizona, prompting an investigation by multiple agencies including the FBI.
  • The Navajo County Sheriff's Office stated that Michael Abatti is believed to be solely responsible for Kerri Abatti's murder.
  • No motive for the murder has been disclosed, as Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse mentioned different theories regarding the motive.
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No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona

Investigators declined to reveal the suspected motive in the shooting death of a prominent California farmer’s estranged wife last month in eastern Arizona.

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Michael Abatti arrested for wife's murder. The post Michael Abatti arrested for wife's murder appeared first on KYMA.

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KPNX broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Monday, December 29, 2025.
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