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In 1884, 'Moe the Murderer' killed his wife in what he called a plan of ‘mutual suicide’

  • In 1884, 'Moe the Murderer' killed his wife, claiming it was a plan of 'mutual suicide.'
  • Moe stated that he and his wife had agreed to die 'to avoid separation,' a story corroborated by his children.
  • After killing his wife, Moe disguised himself and raised a signal before disappearing from the scene.
  • Moe spent three days on the prairie before surrendering, knowing he would face hanging for his actions.
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In 1884, 'Moe the Murderer' killed his wife in what he called a plan of ‘mutual suicide’

Knut Moe was on the run from law enforcement at the time, having recently been declared insane.

·Fargo, United States
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Grand Forks Herald broke the news in on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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