Lanham Mother Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of 21-Year-Old Son: Police

LANHAM, MD — The mother of 21-year-old Cristos Johnson of Lanham has been charged in connection to his fatal stabbing inside their home.

On Jan. 25 at approximately 7:15 a.m., officers were called to the 8000 block of Greenfield Drive for a report of a stabbing. They found Johnson with a stab wound. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital, according to Prince George's Police.

A preliminary investigation indicates the suspect, Johnson's 42-year-old mother Querida Rivera of Lanham, stabbed him during an argument. Police Corporal Antonia Washington said in a statement to WUSA9 that the the incident was being investigated as a “possible self-defense case amongst family members.”

After consulting with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, the decision was made to charge Rivera with first-degree murder and related charges. She has been taken into custody.

A GoFundMe has been created to help with Johnson's funeral costs.

“On January 25, 2024, my beloved grandson, Cristos Miguel Johnson, tragically passed away at the young age of 21,” wrote Joan Rivera on the GoFundMe page. “He leaves behind two younger siblings who absolutely adored him and will miss him dearly.”

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call 301-516-2512.