Bryan Cherry was found guilty by a Baltimore City jury of First-Degree Murder and Deadly Weapon

Baltimore, Md. (April 17, 2026) – “Today’s verdict brings a measure of justice for Sierra Johnson and her loved ones, but it also underscores a deeply troubling reality. Bryan Cherry has demonstrated, time and again, to possess an extraordinary capacity for violence and a complete disregard for human life. This conviction, alongside his prior conviction for attempted murder in our city and his guilty plea to a double murder in Baltimore County, paints a clear and alarming picture of a defendant who poses an ongoing and severe threat to our communities.

“Our office will seek Life Without the possibility of parole at sentencing because the safety of the public demands nothing less. Individuals who commit repeated, brutal acts of violence cannot be given another opportunity to traumatize our residents. I want to acknowledge the amazing work by BPD Homicide Detectives, as well as ASA Elizabeth Stock for her skillful prosecution of the case. We remain steadfast in our commitment to holding the most dangerous offenders accountable and ensuring they are never again in a position to inflict such devastating harm.” -  Ivan J. Bates, State’s Attorney