Lena Deoliveira, 23, allegedly attacked her boyfriend, Jonathan Granados, with a hatchet in a shocking early morning assault in Fargo on September 5, 2025. The violent incident took place around 5:30 a.m. inside a garage where the couple was staying. Granados was caught off guard while asleep, sustaining serious head and hand injuries.

Eyewitnesses described the attack as sudden and brutal, with Deoliveira striking Granados multiple times. Granados suffered deep lacerations and a large wound to his skull, requiring emergency surgery. Blood trails from the garage confirmed the severity of the assault. Authorities arrested Deoliveira nearby two days later; her police mugshot, which showed her smiling, has drawn widespread attention.

Deoliveira faces charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault. She currently remains held on a $500,000 bond, with a court hearing set for mid-October. This case highlights critical issues around domestic violence, homelessness, and mental health challenges intersecting in dangerous ways.

The Fargo community is rallying around Granados, hoping for his full recovery, while emphasizing the urgent need for violence prevention and support for vulnerable individuals. Ongoing investigations aim to reveal more about the motive behind this unprovoked attack.

This tragic event serves as a stark reminder for communities to be vigilant about early warning signs of domestic violence and underscores the importance of accessible mental health and social services.