California Man Arrested In Estranged Wife’s Death

4 weeks ago
A California man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his estranged wife in Arizona.

Michael Abatti, 63, is accused of traveling to Pinetop on November 20 and killing Kerri Ann Abatti, 59, outside her vacation home. Investigators say the couple’s ongoing divorce was a recurring topic during interviews with family and friends, but the official motive remains unclear.

An autopsy confirmed that Kerri Abatti died from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities say Michael Abatti returned to California after the shooting and later surrendered to law enforcement.