Inset: Christopher Brayton (Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The 3600 block of Upper Plattin Road in De Soto, Mo., where Christopher Brayton allegedly attacked his ex at a home they once shared (Google Maps).
A man from Missouri reportedly entered the home he previously shared with his ex-girlfriend, slipping into bed beside her while she slept, and ominously declaring “I’m home” before launching an attack and issuing threats on her life, according to police reports.
Christopher Brayton, aged 31, is now facing charges of domestic assault after two separate instances of domestic violence that allegedly took place just days apart in October, as per court records. Additionally, he is involved in another ongoing case where he faces charges of domestic assault related to incidents purportedly occurring on June 17 and July 3.
Jefferson County prosecutors highlighted in a request dated November 9 to withhold Brayton’s bond, noting, “The victim in all of these domestic assault cases is the same individual.”
Brayton made a court appearance on Monday concerning the October incidents, which are elaborated upon in a probable cause statement.
The statement details, “The victim reported she was asleep in her bed on the morning of October 16, 2025, and around 8 a.m., she felt someone touch her and say, ‘I’m home.’ Upon waking, she found Christopher lying beside her.”
The police documents further reveal that Brayton’s ex had previously obtained a protective order against him and had evicted him from their shared residence. On the day of the incident, Brayton allegedly returned and concealed her cellphone to prevent her from calling 911, according to the probable cause statement.
“He would not let her leave the bedroom for hours,” police allege.
After some time passed, the ex managed to make a run for it, but Brayton allegedly “followed her” and began pushing and slapping the woman. He also threw her to the ground repeatedly as she tried to get into her car to leave, per cops.
“[Brayton] followed her and placed his feet in front of her and pushed her, causing her to fall to the ground,” the probable cause statement says. “[The woman] stated she got back up, at which time Christopher grabbed her under her armpits and lifted her up and threw her to the ground. … Christopher then got on top of her while she was on her back and held one of her hands behind her back and placed his other hand around the front of her neck, causing her to not be able to breathe.”
Brayton allegedly began “threatening to kill” the woman when police arrived on the scene, after the victim was able to find her phone and call 911. Brayton was taken into custody without further incident.
Police say he also attacked the woman on June 17 after waking up “in a manic mood” and arguing with her, according to a probable cause statement related to that separate case.
“Christopher grabbed her by the hair and punched her in the face with a closed fist four times before throwing her into a closet,” the statement says. “[Brayton] claimed the victim refused to let him take his bipolar medication and repeatedly got in his face causing him to push her off him.”
Brayton is currently out on bond awaiting his next court dates for both cases. He’s due to appear on Jan. 5, 2026, for both.
