Fairfield Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Manslaughter

Kristopher Robert Johnson convicted of fatally stabbing his brother-in-law Raymond Antonio Moore

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 37-year-old Fairfield man, Kristopher Robert Johnson, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday for the voluntary manslaughter of his 30-year-old brother-in-law, Raymond Antonio Moore, a talented musician and music educator. Johnson was convicted in December and received the maximum 11-year sentence for manslaughter, plus an additional 1 year for the deadly weapon enhancement.

Why it matters

The tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support to prevent such tragedies. Moore was remembered as a beloved member of the community who inspired others through his music and work with disabled children.

The details

According to court records, Johnson, a previously convicted felon, fatally stabbed Moore twice in the chest during a violent confrontation at Moore's home in May of last year. The two men had gotten into a fist fight outside the home, which then continued inside where the fatal stabbing occurred. Johnson fled the scene but was arrested about 24 hours later at a motel in Vallejo.

  • On May 27, Johnson fatally stabbed Moore.
  • In December, Johnson was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.
  • On February 25, 2026, Johnson was sentenced to 12 years in prison.

The players

Kristopher Robert Johnson

A 37-year-old Fairfield man who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for the fatal stabbing of his brother-in-law, Raymond Antonio Moore.

Raymond Antonio Moore

A 30-year-old musician and music educator who was fatally stabbed by his brother-in-law, Kristopher Robert Johnson.

Ginsi Robinson

The mother of Raymond Antonio Moore, who submitted a written statement to the court describing her son as a special person with dreams and goodness.

Jehssikah Plummer

The wife of Raymond Antonio Moore, who submitted a written statement calling her brother-in-law's actions 'senseless' and saying he 'destroyed the lives of countless people.'

Judge Stephanie Grogan Jones

The judge who sentenced Kristopher Robert Johnson to 12 years in prison, the maximum allowed under California law.

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What they’re saying

“I knew his heart. I knew his dreams. I knew his goodness. I watched him grow into a man who inspired people not just with music but with the way he lived.”

— Ginsi Robinson, Mother of Raymond Antonio Moore

“On top of losing our ray of sunshine, we must live with the fact that someone who should have been family … betrayed us all in the most unjust way that he could.”

— Jehssikah Plummer, Wife of Raymond Antonio Moore

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Kristopher Robert Johnson out on bail pending his appeal.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the devastating impact of domestic violence and the need for greater resources and support to prevent such incidents. The community will continue to mourn the loss of Raymond Antonio Moore, a talented musician and educator who inspired others through his work and passion.