3De Soto, MO – A 31-year-old man entered a residence he previously shared with his ex-girlfriend and attacked her while she was sleeping. Christopher Brayton allegedly climbed into bed with her, stated “I’m home,” and then proceeded to threaten to kill her, according to court documents.

Brayton faces domestic assault charges stemming from two incidents occurring in October. These charges are in addition to another pending case involving separate incidents from June and July.

On Monday, Brayton appeared in court regarding the October events, which are detailed in a probable cause statement. The victim reported that on the morning of October 16, she was awakened around 8 a.m. by someone in bed beside her.

Despite having obtained an order of protection against Brayton, he allegedly returne

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