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Fayette County man allegedly beats pregnant girlfriend, leaves her in critical condition

KENNA, W.Va. — A Fayette County man has been charged after he allegedly severely beat his pregnant girlfriend and left her for dead in Jackson County Friday afternoon.

Logan Willis (WVRJA)

Logan Willis, 21, of Oak Hill, is charged with attempted murder, malicious wounding and strangulation.

According to deputies, Willis self-reported the attack by calling 911 from a gas station in Kenna. Willis said he had killed his girlfriend.

The victim, who was in the late stages of her pregnancy, was beaten in Willis’ car and dragged into a nearby wooded area.

According to Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger, deputies located the victim by following a blood trail.

The victim is in critical condition.

Willis is being held on a $500,000 bail at the South Central Regional Jail.





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