Kailee Brantner, a 22-year-old woman from Wisconsin, is facing charges of recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon in a domestic abuse situation. The charges stem from an incident in which Brantner allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in the neck with a kitchen knife during an argument over whether or not to use their home as a wedding venue.
According to reports, Brantner and the victim's mother were discussing the possibility of using the couple's home as a wedding venue in the future. The victim woke up and saw the text message exchange between Brantner and his mother, and expressed his discomfort with the idea. This led to an argument between the couple, during which Brantner allegedly told her boyfriend that she did not want him around her daughter any longer.
After the argument, Brantner left for work but returned home early and allegedly attacked her boyfriend. During the altercation, Brantner grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her boyfriend in the neck, injuring him in the left bicep, the left side of his neck, and both sides of his chest.
Both Brantner and her boyfriend admitted to assaulting each other following the incident. Brantner claimed that her boyfriend taunted her during their argument, saying that she "was not going to win and laughed that she was going to get her daughter taken away."
Brantner has been charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety using a dangerous weapon in a domestic abuse situation. She has posted bond and is required to stay at least one mile away from her boyfriend. If convicted, Brantner faces up to 30 years in prison. Her next court date is scheduled for February 13.
8 Comments
Habibi
The charges placed on her reflect just how serious and harmful her actions were in this situation.
Coccinella
No matter the provocation, a knife attack is a dangerous overreaction that endangers everyone involved.
Marishka
Instead of seeking help, acting violently only makes things worse for everyone, especially the child.
Pupsik
Domestic abuse never justifies a violent response; there are legal and counseling options available.
Marishka
It’s concerning when someone resorts to using a weapon during an argument instead of seeking help.
Michelangelo
Dealing with taunts by lashing out with a blade is not a solution—it’s pure recklessness.
Leonardo
It’s alarming to see a personal dispute escalate to such dangerous levels without any attempt at communication.
Donatello
Although using a knife is not the answer, ongoing provocation can lead someone to make desperate decisions.