Shadow Moon's wife, Laura Moon, was killed by Mad Sweeney, the leprechaun, in the novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
Sweeney, driven by grief and anger over Laura's infidelity, intended to kill her with a cursed coin, but the coin ended up causing her to drown in her bathtub.
Here's a breakdown of the events:
- Laura's Infidelity: Laura had an affair with Salim, a Muslim taxi driver, while Shadow was in prison.
- Sweeney's Revenge: Sweeney, deeply in love with Laura, was devastated by her betrayal. He sought revenge by killing her.
- The Cursed Coin: Sweeney used a cursed coin to kill Laura, but the coin's magic caused her to drown in her bathtub.
Sweeney's actions were driven by his intense feelings for Laura, which ultimately led to her tragic demise.
