Man charged in Fond du Lac axe attack

Man Sexually Assaults, Attacks Ex with Hatchet After Breakup, 'F--k It, I'm Just Going to Kill You': Police

A 38-year-old woman who survived an alleged sexual assault and brutal attempted murder with a hatchet was able to identify the man she claims attacked her, telling police it was the man she had recently broken up with.

Ripon man charged in Fond du Lac hatchet attack

Hayden Daffinson is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend with a hatchet on Sunday, June 22.

Man ‘going to prison anyway’ strikes ex 25 times with hatchet, WI officials say

Fond du Lac ax attack suspect gets $5 million bond_ DA calls allegations 'unconscionable'

FOND DU LAC – The suspect in a June 22 ax attack on a 38-year-old Fond du Lac woman has been charged, according to Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney. Hayden L. Daffinson, 34, appeared in court June 25, and Judge Tricia Walker set a $5 million cash bond. Daffinson is charged with attempted first-degree

$5 million cash bond set for hatchet attack suspect in attempted homicide/sexual assault

June 25, 2025 – Germantown, Wi – Today District Attorney Eric J. Toney announced Judge Tricia Walker set a $5 million cash bond, as requested by the State, for Hayden L. Daffinson. The defendant is charged with Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide, First Degree Sexual Assault, two counts of Mayhem, First Degree Reckless Injury, Aggravated […]

Judge sets $5 million cash bond for man accused in Fond du Lac axe attack

A Fond du Lac County judge set a $5 million cash bond for a man accused in a violent axe attack. Hayden Lyle Daffinson of Ripon faces multiple charges.