FOX 10 Investigates

Who is Michael Abatti? California farmer charged with murdering estranged wife

Published Thursday, Mar. 5

California farming mogul Michael Abatti has been arrested and charged with the premeditated murder of his estranged wife, Kerri Ann Abatti, at her home in Pinetop-Lakeside. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean traveled to Imperial Valley to find out more about his roots, while the community reacts to the fall of a powerful figure long associated with controversial water rights battles and million-dollar energy deals. She also talks with former Desert Sun reporter, Sammy Roth.