SELF GUILLOTINE - The Shocking Tale of James Moon.

[@happyface4713]

​My father committed Suicide at age 79 - he was not depressed - I received a taped letter when I got back home after driving back from funeral. He had gone through a horrific period when his mother-in-law was in a home and had to endure the people who were confined with her. There were a couple of other things and since he was agnostic, believed he was in control of his life - He said he was saving all of us from his maybe getting to her stage. I cannot allow myself to think about how he did it. I loved him very much. Anyway, thank you for allowing me to share.

[@TheGruffchickJournal]

That's a painful event to mentally process. Be kind to yourself. It's okay to take your time when coming to terms with how he did it. ❤

[@Crtnmn]

I am sorry for your loss...seek the Lord, find comfort. The truth sets us free... even from this pain, your loss...absent from the flesh present with the Lord. Love you. Life is a beautiful gift, such struggles and indignities are difficult to understand and hard for most of us...God's Mercy upon us, so we humbly pray.

[@jessiefrye3045]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. He had a big beautiful heart. ♥ he didn't want you kids to suffer in case he had to suffer going into a home. That's Love. He put you guys first. That's a Daddy.

[@FantasySkyDuster]

When you have issues and you are an adult, I believe you have the right to make that choice, My heart goes out to you, Thank you for sharing your story.

[@nobleroman1133]

I can't blame him for doing that , the older I'm becoming I have such concerns and fears of what's to become of me and where am I going to end up , I already have my plan b and will implement when the time comes , unlike your father I have nobody so my actions wouldn't affect anyone , we all are captain's of our lives and should choose our own way. I know you miss him terribly but please try to see things from his perspective.

[@Appellonia]

Ok...that was COMPLETELY EERIE how those crows fell absolutely silent at the exact moment of death in your story. I literally got goosebumps!!! THIS WAS RIVETING!

[@heathermanning5368]

I thought that too!

[@bnic9471]

He did clap twice. Maybe that made the crows listen.

[@Terri_MacKay]

That was a little spine-chilling.

[@Pinkdiamond12]

Maybe PTSD from the war. I feel bad for the wife and the kids.

[@peterredfern1174]

An early version of PTSD maybe Ron,thank for presenting it,👏🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺

[@HBHBluestocking]

That was really eerie, the way the crows decided to stop cawing right at that point in the story 👀 pretty cool timing though!

[@nancyrauch9492]

Wow Ron...What a story ! That was some contraption he built ! I wonder why he actually did this and the way he did it ??? His Family must have been devastated....God bless them. The son was a spitting image of him, too ! May the entire Moon Family rest in peace...so sad. Thanks for taking me along, Ron. You produce great videos......😊😊

[@Appellonia]

HEY!!! YOURE IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS!!!! You taught me about my own state. But see...see this...THIS is why I love your work Ron. Besides being a great personable guy youre super engaging and easy to listen to. And ALWAYS have me on the edge of my seat!! Love your videos and channel Ron. Thanks for the many MANY hours of beautiful. scary, tear jerking and inspiring stories!!!

[@mayneeyuh8713]

No pun intended?

[@psw4763]

Great story Ron. How ironic the crows quieted down at the pivotal time of the story. He was a nice looking man to do what he did to himself and family. His poor wife and wondering how the kids and wife lived on.

[@connieblack5276]

Such a sad story, he made it through that ghastly war and then commits suicide 10 years later. So sad for everyone involved. Thanks again.

[@Hipporider]

My uncle who was a Vietnam war vet survived for about 40 years after the war dealing with all the memories but he lost the battle in the end and killed himself in his 60's. A delayed casualty of the war. 🇦🇺

[@ShellShock11C]

@@Hipporider The war ended in the 70s....40 years after would be 2010s

[@polemeros]

@@ShellShock11C Way to miss the point. SMH.

[@ShellShock11C]

@@polemeros I didnt miss the point...thats just...math.

[@ogshadowofficialpodcast]

As soon as I heard he was going to a hardware store I knew this was going to be BRUTAL, superb video Sir 👏👏👏.

[@karenshepler7128]

What a horrible thing to do to your family and yourself. Thank you for sharing this story. So very sad 😔

[@craigmergenthal9291]

the maid would have that image in her dreams (nightmares?) for the rest of her life. I feel bad that he felt like he had to do this. Just a sad thing all the way around. Of course, there are a number of reasons why he may have chosen to do this, but being a veteran may have been one of them.

[@MyMelinaaa]

This story is intense I'm excited to see your take on it thank you for covering it 🙏

[@nancyvolke237]

He took the time to plan and execute!! Thanks Ron for sharing this story with us 👍🏻 😇👋🏻

[@TheGrumpyEnglishman]

Execute is the word.

[@jackighirardello546]

CRAZY, UNIMAGINABLE STORY!!!! If this was a movie I never would have believed it was a true story. His poor wife. In what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life discovering she was going to have a baby to find out her husband took his own life so brutally.

[@johngennari2899]

I am impressed with his ingenuity and perseverance. Total military precision and motivation. I find myself giving him honor....why? I don't really know, at least he kept it relatively clean from the family. Definitely had an internal struggle.

[@janetcarey6954]

What pain Mr. Moon had been in to think he had no alternative. He desired importance but took the hard road. Rest in peace.

[@Peckerwood-502]

There’s an old Cemetery up in Lake county that we used to hang out at, it’s not too far outside of Crown Point. Everyone called it the Gypsy graveyard. I don’t know much on the history of it, but it has some very old gravestones and isn’t very big, maybe 2-3 acres. Anyway, thanks for the history lesson, it was definitely enjoyed.

[@loralouise3865]

Wow, just wow! As usual, Ron, you have shared a most unusual experience with us. It was a bit eerie when the murder of crows stopped their chatter just when you paused to speak about the situation as it came to it’s ghoulish conclusion! It’s just amazing how much a person can hide their suffering until it’s too late. Apparently, this is what Mr. Moon did. PTSD Wasn’t understood much at all at the time and if it had been, maybe he would have never done that to himself and his family. His son did look exactly like he did. Blessings! Lora from Michigan! 14:47

[@andrewduckworth4720]

Great vid ....didn't disappoint thanks Ron 😊

[@carolyndee4565]

Tuning in from Australia. I am intrigued about this story 🤔🤔 Good to see your face again.

[@billwyatt2449]

I live in Lafayette and have heard parts of this story. Thanks for putting all the pieces together.

[@footballlvnlady]

Ron, enjoy that meal! Those crows had to hear that story too!

[@ericka8440]

What a spooky story. Needs real guts to do that, but so sad. Loved the crows. It’s if they were listening to you and fell silent when you came to the part where he died. Rest in peace. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@catonsvilleman6900]

Timing was excellent. From the silencing of the crows to the arrival at the tombstone. We'll crafted story telling.

[@InfamousCrimeLocations]

Truly one of the most bizarre but interesting cases I have heard of. Hope you are doing well ron.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

All good Harmon-- hope you are doing well too!!

[@monikameza4107]

Such a sad story 😒 Thank you Ron for remembering him, may he rest in peace 🙏

[@evakiss2562]

Omg! Yes, he had quite an invention for sure! And a birds around you😮 perfect!

[@supermullaney]

Absolutely stunning Ron,love the way you laid out the story, kudos!!

[@doreenarcher8543]

Terribly sad. It is so disturbing when things go wrong in the brain. Really scary. It would be interesting to know more details about his life. Thanks Ron. Always the best adventures wit you.👍🍔🍺🥃

[@postalghost830]

Poor soul. Poor family and maid, as well. Clearly PTSD or underlying issues. God rest them all.😢

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

Wow Ron, you had my attention throughout this whole story. What a way to go! Intriguing story thank you. 💗☮️

[@karencarbone2603]

Ron, very good story. 👍 Thanks for remembering this poor man who most likely did have PTSD from the war. May Mr. and Mrs. Moon R.I.P.

[@tcwhite0104]

OMG what a very sad and horrifying story Ron. This is truly bizzare. Thanks again for a great video and story.. Rest in Peace James.

[@susan5301]

Mercy! I sure would not have wanted to be the one who found him! 🤢 How sad he never got to see his baby boy! Thanks Ron!

[@ritagreen9528]

Oh my Lord!!! Ron this is story I've never heard of. I'm having trouble wrapping my head around it. You are amazing and I appreciate your dedication to these souls. I thought I had heard of everything. This just blows me away 😢 Have a blessed week, stay safe and warm and remember you are loved ❤️

[@AnneEloiseOfCNY]

"Every cloud has a silver lining," the old timers used to say. Mr. Moon did not stick around to see his silver lining: his son, who was his spitting image. And his wife never remarried. How sad he missed all that. [I nearly threw up envisioning that scene! What a gruesome way to go! What a mess he made for the poor cleaning staff. I believe, in the end, suicide is selfish. Except in irreversible fatal illness that causes excruciating pain.]

[@stephaniefriend9912]

What a crazy story!!! Love that you bring a voice to these old souls

[@vickie5305]

Hello gang from Montana

[@carlstenger5893]

Another great video. Thanks so much! That's quite a story.

[@tobyresch4189]

The crows must've been listening to the story and went silent to hear what happened next. I don't think they would imagine something like that happening, no wonder they stayed mum. Just unbelievable. RIP sir, I hope you found whatever peace of mind you were searching for.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

we were all shocked! lol

[@SueBasham-sx4vx]

Wow that was Eire when the crow stop when you telling the story, well he got famous how sad what a away to do it.great job Ron telling the story 😊have a day

[@wendydalton3853]

Just love hearing you talk. Much love from North West England

[@crystalkappel7032]

The crows stopped their caring st the precise moment of his death in the story. How profound! I love this page!!

[@shez5964]

At 8.35 when you said "are you following us?" in the middle of describing the contraption set up I just grimaced and thought "yeah reluctantly". Horrific story and yet so much organizing required. Certainly not a spur of the moment thing. I think the only part he gave no thought to is the shock and trauma caused to the poor person who found him.

[@CaroleLeamer735]

That poor maid! What a crazy story! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@cathyblock6197]

Thank you for another intriguing tale. You are a master storyteller.

[@joananderson3328]

Ron, that was the most craziest story. I wonder if he went there to end his life. Live your videos. Keep up the great work. Love,Joan

[@footballlvnlady]

I am watching late. Hi to the FOTF gang! Hope everyone is having a good Sunday!

[@elizabethkujawinski3240]

Wow a gruesome story and a weird way to die. Thanks Ron, always enjoy your vedios as you talk with your great voice narrating those past events.

[@winifreddelacour3325]

Glad to be here with you all winnie Delacour from Pa

[@carmendaniel3734]

So very sad. I feel bad for his family. I also feel so bad for Mr. Moon. Life can be too painful for some people. I don’t judge. RIP James Moon. ❤ Thanks for sharing this story.

[@kathydishner7691]

Always so respectful 🙏. Learn so much from your journeys.❤

[@pamelamikel7967]

Crazy tale you've brought to us. Thanks

[@vanessadaniel1882]

Such a crazy story from a time long ago 😮 that certainly was worth the drive Ron and thanks for sharing

[@mikeforce5926]

Great story Ron.

[@honeypotinreallife8544]

That was so creepy and cool the way when you said "it was all quiet" and the crows stopped cawing for a minute. That was very eery. Excellent video as per usual 👌 👏

[@tillyg8858]

Very interesting story. Wow! I guess he is getting his wish. He was the talk of the town and area.

[@stevenedgren1686]

That Moon story was just crazy! Such a methodical way of going about it...

[@carolyndorsey9620]

Oh boy. Just when you think you've heard it all. Thanks, Ron!

[@louisepotier2784]

Good God - how sad is that. To spend so much time thinking of your own death by your own hand. I'm wondering why the maid was so insistent? That is quite the story, I must say. Even the crows held their breath! 😯😯Thank-you and waiting for the next story...you did a great job with the description. Oh yes, you deserve the boiler-maker after all that! 🙂

[@carltonlark1950]

Neither trains nor crows nor lengthy distances will keep you from telling your weird and bazaar stories ....this one, by far, was the most eerie and disturbing stories you have brought us......l enjoyed the story but l hate to admit it 😆. Thanks for the story and perfect sound effects

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

gr8 note, thanks 👍

[@alandickerson3379]

Thanks for telling this rather horrifying story!! Thank you and have a nice week!!

[@leannezezeski-sass2773]

The crows freaking out in the background really add to the ambience of the story

[@shifajamaima7173]

Hi Ron. Thanks for this story. Appreciate the effort you put into making these videos. ✌🏿❤️

[@monicalitman1396]

RIP Mr Moon 😢 another good story Ron thank you for sharing

[@vanessahenry7238]

WHOO! The crows were listening to you!!! They got quiet just at that part of the story,.........then they started LOL It blows my mind how elaborate some get to just commit suicide. You would think somewhere someone or something would make them change their mind.

[@art_see_shan1849]

I love how he tells a story Them crows were the perfect plot twist & suspense needed ! May we all enjoy this life & those that deserve to be surrounded with love

[@ddivincenzo1194]

Gruesome! That was weird. Boston Dawn

[@ccurrywright]

Wow, Ron, this one is extra interesting. I think it's the first of yours that I've shared to Facebook. I don't share many videos. Even the murder of crows added to the ambience! Not being disrespecful of the ultimate topic of suicide, though. That part of this story is very, very sad. That and the part about his family.

[@leeannbailey91]

I love listening to u tell stories .... Your a great storyteller❤

[@hh7407]

How perfectly timed that the crows went silent just when your story called for silence. That is seriously uncanny timing. Amazing. This is a bizarre case. I wonder if his wife noticed any hints that he was planning to do this or if she knew he had been battling depression or demons or whatnot. He probably could have put his mind to some good for society if he could have gotten beyond the problems that plagued his mind and caused him to do this.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

Its hard to say what's going on in people's brains to contemplate suicide. The reasons are so varied from stuff involving love, finances, mentally ill, revenge, depression, avoiding prison, "voices" urging them to die (dabbling in occult) just to name some frequent reasons. Often the families are totally surprised and that's because the victim covered up the issues they were having. Another theme I heard fairly frequently was... the victim had depression but recently they seemed to be "up" and even cheerful. That happens when the person finally commits to their suicide and that takes the burden off their mind. Once they quit contemplating the act, that struggle within stops and they now feel better. I could go on for hours on just the most bizarre or strange or vindictive nature of suicides. But when you've investigated hundreds you see a lot of strange and some very sad stuff that did not need to happen.

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Mr James Moon got his 15 minutes of fame and then some more. Jumping off a bridge might just have been a more exciting way to go and cleaner. He did not think of the cleaning lady whose life he destroyed when she walked in the room. This story was bizarre: goes on the oddity list of suicides. Crows were very respectful I have seen them when they gather atop of trees to socialize they are amazing too. RIP James and Mary Moon. Take care Ron what a story! Elizabeth C.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

yep. if he jumped off a bridge, he would not be even mentioned by anyone today, yet the hotel there had a coffee named for him, ironic.

[@thatguyjoe007]

The war messed him up pretty bad.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

could of been that! yep.

[@piperofsimms]

Thank you for this odd and creepy tale. Tucson, AZ.

[@carrieolson6871]

This story was so intense. It's sad to know that he gave up on hope and not being there on the day his son was born. Peace to them both.

[@kattlady1]

RIP James, I feel so bad for his family they had no clue why he did this . I would love to know what became of his wife and children after his death.

[@alexiswaller3065]

Hi Ron I live in Lafayette and where he died is now a bakery I recommend them can’t believe your in my town keep the good work

[@jessebriee3918]

Depression is a horrible disease that all too many struggle with every day. Can you imagine what he was thinking about that caused him to create a mechanism such as this to end his own life? The Civil War was terrible war, the loss of human life and the method of death was more than most could comprehend. It just shows that over a hundred years later as humans we are mishandling depression. RIP James. thank you for sharing-Ron. 🙏🙏🙏

[@oifiismith]

Aloha! Nice done video. I love all these people's stories and the way you tell them. Mahalo, Safe travels and God bless.

[@harveycaldwell2409]

Ron thank you for this video

[@destinationgraveyard]

Thanks!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thank you! 👍

[@alicefotfmod7094]

Thank you Destination Graveyard

[@katekat1064]

Thank you!!

[@PhillyGirl-pt3vq]

Wow…what a bizarre story. I can’t imagine that poor maid walking in to see that horrific sight! 😢What would have made Mr. Moon go that far as to kill himself just to be famous? Truly bizarre. Ron, you tell a great story though 👏🏻👏🏻❤️& yes, I could hear those crows. They were pretty loud at one point! 😅

[@destinationgraveyard]

Thank you for making these amazing videos and telling these great stories to keep people's memories alive. You have also inspired me to start my own channel again thank you so much for the amazing videos.

[@bigchevy350boy]

Can't wait!

[@sandysue202]

Oh my! I am thinking that he had some emotional trauma from the war. He saw too much and couldn't relive it anymore. But what a horrendous choice of how to end his life. He craved some fame and that certainly got him some. Wow. I hope he had provided in some way for his family before he ended his life. And at least he didn't do this out in his own barn where his wife would be the one to find him. That is some crazy and very sad story!

[@bnic9471]

Maybe he hoped that the notoriety from his chosen method would gain his young family more charity.

[@tracyfinch918]

Those crows are so loud! I can't believe James Moon made his own guillotine!! 😱

[@marilynbrown5274]

Astounding..the CROWS stopped! Whooo..! This poor man....war does so much emotional and psychological damage.

[@bruceliggett8036]

Amazing, It's as if the crows were listening to your story lol, so cool

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

crazy things happen, u have to wonder.

[@jacquelinedenambtman]

great , interesting and a little bit sad story about James Moon. Thanks for sharing till next time greetings from Holland

[@DDExplores]

OH MY GOSH !!! What a story ! Love your stories, the history, the oddities,,, !

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you, great to see you again, yes, these are my absolute favorite type of stories. You like these too I know 😀. Hope you are well!!

[@spacecowgurl57]

Took time and thought..months even to gather wool so to speak, then make it. Even before the trip after procuring his motel room. Fascinating.

[@susanna3]

That was one of the most bizarre stories ever Ron! The planning and thought that Mr. Moon put into this invention to accomplish his suicide- just makes you shake your head. That poor maid, how horrible for her to have to see that! I wonder if his service in the war brought on PTSD as it likely did for many. The crows were just everywhere and then eerily fell silent, oh wow!! Rest in Peace, Mr. Moon. Ron, great job on this 👏

[@teamcougars]

Hello everyone from Northern California we’re getting bogged down with rain storms one after another, it’s either drought here or a complete deluge of rain 🌧️ and more rain 🌧️ not to mention the flooding all around us and the state. What an eerie story , sounds like he wanted to make sure to succeed in his suicide😪

[@marion370]

This poor man must of seen some horrors in the war, he probably couldn't take it anymore.RIP Mr Moon.Sad story

[@edwardkellogg1284]

This story is unbelievable. He must have taken his time to perfect his suicide. I'm sure he didn't feel a thing being under with chloroform. May his soul rest in peace.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Let’s hope! But there are far more pleasant ways to go!

[@taylormcgarry470]

Yea and the fact that out of all the ways to kill yourself he thought of that exact way like chopping your own head off is wow. and went through all that planning everything to put it together.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Truly bizarre Ron thank you for this story..of all the ways that he could of ended his life…the thought that went into this ….wow ….I wonder if his wife ever remarried although you would think if she had she wouldn’t be buried with him…I hope James found peace from his suffering. Hope you enjoyed your beer and burger Ron ❤❤

[@robertfletcher4947]

This reminds me of a story from the 1980's or 90's. A man, a builder by trade, did the same thing in the town of Ponteland in Northumberland in North East England, where I live. I have often wondered how he built this contraption knowing what he would use it for.

[@bnic9471]

I don't know, but if I did that, I'd be doing a lot of test runs with pork hocks, and such, first.

[@stevepalpatine2828]

Seems it would be easier to use a .12 gauge shotgun.

[@seonaelizabethcoster8465]

As the granddaughter of a Vietnam veteran, i cannot help but feel so sad for Mr Moon. And for his family, too, of course, that goes without saying. But having grown up hearing stories from my mother of how seeing combat affected my grandfather, how what he had seen and done had left its mark on his very soul, and yet he had to struggle alone with all of that, because society just didn't - or didn't WANT to - understand how damaging such traumas can be. When you add in that this was about 100 years before PTSD was recognised at all, it just breaks my heart to think of the torment he went through inside his head. Those are the hardest battles you ever hebe to fight, and yet, they show no wounds on the outside. I just hope he found the peace he could not find in life. Vale, Warrior.

[@brendastibolt6672]

That was a very sad story. He sure took the time to think it all out, but he should have thought of a less gruesome way of doing it. He wanted to be famous so maybe that was just his way of making it happen. That was horrible, his poor family. Thank you Ron for your time of doing all these adventures for us.

[@czechmate6916]

Wow that was some story. People were just as crazy then as they are now. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@irenegriffin3050]

That is horrifying! Surely he could have found a better way, that is just gruesome and so messed up! And oh that poor maid! He was surely out of his mind not only for what he did but to know that someone would find him like that. 😞