Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal stabbing near Great Mills High School

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LEONARDTOWN, Maryland. – State's Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced today that Cherron Montril Waul, 47, of Great Mills, Maryland, was sentenced to Life in jail for the first-degree murder of a 33-year-old St. Mary's County man that occurred early on the morning of February 3, 2022.

“Mr. Waul lured the victim out of his home, then mercilessly stabbed him nineteen times, cut him seven more 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 an early morning commuter.”

Prosecutor Sterling added, “I want to commend the incredible investigation and thank the entire law enforcement team, including the forensic lab technicians, patrol officers and detectives who worked in close collaboration with the prosecution team. I would also 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, their 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 District 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 County Sheriff's Office was the lead investigator.

The Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis presided over the case.

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