BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Michael Todd Panella murdered a toddler 25 years ago, inflicting injuries that left the boy with dozens of bruises to his hips, head, face and extremities, as well as “extreme trauma” to his small bowel.
This week, Panella is expected to become a free man.
17 News’ Jenny Huh will have more on this story — including an interview with the slain child’s mother…