A Minnesota judge has set bail at $6 million for a man accused of fatally stabbing his pregnant wife 34 times before turning himself in to police.
Prosecutors say 26-year-old Saleebaan Mohamed Abdirisaaq called 911 late Tuesday from his St. Cloud apartment, telling dispatchers that “someone died” and officers should “just come see.”
When police arrived, they discovered the body of 24-year-old Falus A. Ali, who was 17 weeks pregnant, lying in the living room surrounded by blood. She was later pronounced dead at St. Cloud Hospital.
According to the criminal complaint, Ali had multiple stab wounds to her neck, chest, shoulders, arms, jaw, and left breast. Officers also recovered a serrated kitchen knife covered in blood near her body. Abdirisaaq allegedly told police his wife had died about 20 minutes earlier.
The couple’s 3-year-old child was found on the patio during the incident and has since been placed with family members. Police said the child described seeing Abdirisaaq “punching” Ali while motioning toward the neck.
Authorities noted a troubling history of domestic violence between the pair. Earlier this year, Abdirisaaq was convicted of violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order in Sherburne County. In September 2024, he was also arrested in Hennepin County for making violent threats against Ali and was ordered not to contact her.
Investigators said Abdirisaaq called his brother shortly after the killing, admitting he had “killed his wife with a knife.”
Abdirisaaq now faces four counts of second-degree murder. He remains in custody with bail set at $6 million without conditions or $4 million with conditions. His next court hearing is scheduled for October 7.
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