# Woman escapes after man slashes throat

> Man charged with attempted murder after slashing woman's throat.
- Title: Woman escapes after man slashes throat · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Man charged with attempted murder after slashing woman's throat. Benjamin Mayfield, 50, of Fairmont, was charged with attempted murder after slashing a…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/14/woman-escapes-after-man-slashes-her-throat-police-say
- Published: 2026-10-14T03:02:09.078+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: benjamin mayfield, fairmont, wv, attempted murder, slashing throat, police, court documents, north central regional jail, bond set at $1 million, news, local
## Man charged with attempted murder
Benjamin Mayfield, 50, of Fairmont, has been charged with attempted murder by police.
## Woman escapes after throat slashing
The victim escaped after sustaining a severe laceration to her throat during an argument with Mayfield.
## Bond set at $1 million
Mayfield is in the North Central Regional Jail with bond set at $1 million, police say.
## Key takeaway

Benjamin Mayfield, 50, of Fairmont, was charged with attempted murder after slashing a woman's throat during an argument at his home.