Kenneth Stefan Bradley Sentenced to Life Without Parole Plus 30 Years

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD - Kenneth Stefan Bradley, 43, was sentenced today in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County for the murder and kidnapping of Tiyavauna "Tiya" Britt.

He received life without the possibility of parole, plus an additional thirty years. This sentence represents the maximum penalty allowed by law.

Bradley was convicted by a jury on September 19, 2025. The charges included First-Degree Murder, Kidnapping, and related offenses. These charges stemmed from a domestic assault that took place on February 7, 2024, at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge.

At the sentencing hearing, the Court adopted the recommendation of the State's Attorney. The judge imposed life without parole for First-Degree Murder, followed by a consecutive thirty-year sentence for Kidnapping.

The Court cited the calculated brutality of the crime and Bradley's history of violence as reasons for the sentence. The decision also prioritized public safety.

Family members of Ms. Britt addressed the Court during the proceedings. They spoke about the permanent impact of her loss. Tiya's mother, Linda Harris, shared her grief.

"Tiya's smile and laugh could light up a room. Her presence brought joy and unity to our family. She loved deeply, and she was deeply loved," Harris stated.

Joseph Ferguson, the father of Tiya's youngest daughter, also spoke. "There is no healing that erases this. There is no sentence that brings my daughter her mother back. But I ask that the Court understand how deep this pain goes, how far it reaches, and how permanent it is," he told the Court.

Tiya's sister, Nadiya, delivered a victim impact statement and read a letter written directly to Tiya. The sentencing date would have been Tiya's 33rd birthday.

State's Attorney Amanda Leonard commented on the outcome. "This sentence sends a clear message: extreme violence will be met with absolute accountability. The defendant's actions were calculated, cruel, and devastating, and today's sentence ensures he will never again have the opportunity to harm another person. Justice for Tiya required nothing less," Leonard said.

Senior Assistant State's Attorney Ella Disharoon and State's Attorney Amanda Leonard prosecuted the case. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit led the investigation. They received assistance from the Easton Police Department, the Cambridge Police Department, and cooperating witnesses.