In a disturbing incident in Missouri, a man named Christopher Brayton allegedly entered the home of his former girlfriend, where he had previously lived, and climbed into her bed while she was asleep. According to authorities, Brayton supposedly whispered “I’m home” before proceeding to assault and threaten her life.

The 31-year-old Brayton is facing charges of domestic assault linked to two separate violent episodes that occurred just days apart in October. These charges add to his legal troubles, as he is also accused in another pending case involving domestic assault incidents that reportedly took place on June 17 and July 3, as indicated in court filings.

Jefferson County prosecutors highlighted the ongoing danger to the victim, who has reportedly been the target of all these assaults, in a request filed on November 9 to deny Brayton’s bail.

On Monday, Brayton appeared in court to address the accusations stemming from the October incidents. The chilling events are outlined in a probable cause statement that provides further details.

The statement reveals that on the morning of October 16, 2025, at around 8 a.m., the victim awoke to someone touching her and uttering the words “I’m home.” Upon opening her eyes, she discovered Brayton lying beside her in bed.

Brayton’s ex had gotten an order of protection against Brayton and kicked him out of the home they shared, according to police. He showed up that day and hid her cellphone so “she couldn’t call 911,” the probable cause statement says.

“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.