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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to Life in prison for the first-degree murder of a 33-year-old St. Mary’s County man that occurred in the early morning hours of February 3, 2022.
“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 said. “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.”
State’s Attorney Sterling added, “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.”
Waul was convicted by a St. Mary’s County jury of first-degree murder, following a three-day jury trial in April 2024.
Senior Assistant State’s Attorneys Jeffrey R. Maylor and Donna C. Pettersen prosecuted the case on behalf of the citizens of St. Mary’s County.
Detective Warren Forinash of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office was the lead investigator.
The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the case.
