On September 24, 2025, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Saleebaan Mohamed Abdirisaaq allegedly fatally stabbed his pregnant wife, Falus A. Ali, inflicting 34 stab wounds including to her neck. The unborn baby, at 17 weeks gestation, also died. The couple's three-year-old child witnessed the attack. Abdirisaaq called police to surrender and has prior convictions for domestic abuse and threats against Ali. He faces four counts of 2nd-degree murder. The case is pending with a bail hearing scheduled.
Country: United States
State/Province: Minnesota, United States
City/Region: St. Cloud
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Married
Relationship Duration: Approximately 3 years
Incident Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Relationship Origins:
Relationship Stages:
Contributing Factors:
Red Flags:
Motives:
Relationship Outcomes:
How the relationship or connection began.
Approximately 3 years
Important relationship phases recorded for this case.
Reported red flags or early concern points.
Contributing factors and possible motives from the available sources.
2025-09-24
Recorded relationship or case outcome.
English labels are shown first. Original-language titles are preserved for source verification.
Original language: English
Man Charged With Murdering Pregnant Wife in St. Cloud Stabbing
Domestic Violence
The case involves a married couple with a history of domestic violence and threats. The suspect had prior convictions related to abuse against the victim. The fatal stabbing, including overkill and multiple wounds, indicates an escalation of violence within the domestic relationship.
Saleebaan Mohamed Abdirisaaq was charged with four counts of 2nd-degree murder. He called police to surrender shortly after the incident. The victim was found with 34 stab wounds and pronounced dead at the hospital. The unborn fetus also died. Prior convictions for domestic abuse and threats against the victim are documented. Bail hearing is pending.
No reported confusion or disputed narratives regarding suspect identification or incident details.
On September 24, 2025, Abdirisaaq stabbed his pregnant wife multiple times in their apartment in St. Cloud. The victim was found with severe injuries and pronounced dead at the hospital. The unborn child also died. The suspect called police to surrender. Prior domestic abuse history and threats against the victim were known. The couple's young child witnessed the attack. Charges were filed promptly.
High risk due to prior domestic abuse convictions, threats, and escalation to lethal violence. Presence of a child witness adds to the trauma and complexity.
Prior domestic abuse convictions and threats are critical early warning signs. The presence of a child witness highlights the broader family impact. Early intervention in domestic violence cases may prevent escalation to lethal outcomes.
Prior domestic abuse convictions and threats against the victim were the most significant early signals.
The suspect's call to police to surrender and the presence of a blood-covered knife at the scene helped connect the case.
Physical evidence included the victim's stab wounds, blood-covered knife, and the suspect's surrender call.
Not reported.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial charges and bail hearing scheduling.
Relationship duration exact start date and detailed relationship origins remain unclear.