The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

Woman cuts off husband penis during sleep in Manassas

In Manassas Virginia a 26 year old man was attacked by his wife who while he slept severed two thirds of his penis with a kitchen knife. He underwent 94 hours of surgery to reattach the organ and was reported in satisfactory condition. The wife claimed self defense after alleging abuse by the husband and was charged with aggravated malicious wounding. The penis was recovered at the scene and treated with ice before transfer to hospital for reattachment. The case highlighted ongoing domestic difficulties and rare success in penile reattachment procedures.