The Knights of the Maccabees had a building in downtown Fenton until it was demolished in the 1975 urban renewal effort.
The Maccabees were a fraternal group who were deeply interested in selling low-cost life insurance policies to their membership.
Today we found a Fenton murder mystery involving a Maccabees life insurance policy!
In 1895, Frank Annis was tried for murdering his wife and burning down their house to collect on her $1,000 ($35,000 today) Maccabees life insurance policy. After being acquitted in the high-profile trial, Annis moved to Chicago to start his life over.
The insurance claim was denied. He didn't get the money. Documentation is attached for you. Enjoy!
Original source can be found here.
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