Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of a 33-year-old man from St. Mary's County. The announcement was made today by State's Attorney Jaymi Sterling.
Details of the Crime
The crime took place in the early hours of February 3, 2022. According to Sterling, Waul lured the victim out of his home and then proceeded to stab him nineteen times and cut him an additional seven times. The victim was left to die in the freezing cold and rain near Great Mills High School, where a morning commuter discovered his body.
Statement from State's Attorney Sterling
"Mr. Waul lured the victim out of his home, then mercilessly stabbed him nineteen times, cut him an additional seven times, ultimately killing him," Sterling stated. "The Defendant left the victim to die in the freezing cold and rain near Great Mills High School where he was discovered by a morning commuter."
Sterling expressed gratitude towards the law enforcement team for their efforts in solving the case. "I want to acknowledge the incredible investigation and thank the entire law enforcement team, to include the crime lab technicians, patrol officers, and detectives who worked closely with the prosecution team. I'd further like to thank the legal administrators, prosecutors, victim witness coordinators, investigators, and members of the Evidence Review Unit who worked diligently with our law enforcement partners to ensure justice for the victim, his family, and our community."
Court Proceedings and Conviction
Waul was convicted by a St. Mary's County jury of first-degree murder following a three-day jury trial in April 2024. The prosecution team was led by Senior Assistant State's Attorneys Jeffrey R. Maylor and Donna C. Pettersen, who represented the citizens of St. Mary's County.
Lead Investigator and Judge
Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office served as the lead investigator in the case. The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the trial and subsequent sentencing.
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