Raphel Cherry

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Raphel Cherry
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Born: (1961-12-19) December 19, 1961 (age 61)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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Position(s) Defensive back
College Hawaii
NFL draft 1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122
Career history
As player
1985 Washington Redskins
1987–1988 Detroit Lions
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Raphel Jerome Cherry (born December 19, 1961) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.

In 1999, Cherry was convicted of first degree murder in the death of his wife. He was initially sentenced to life imprisonment, [1] but upon appeal of his conviction, his sentence was reduced to 30 years. Cherry became eligible for parole in 2019. He was released on parole in July 2023. [2] [3]

Raphel Cherry
Born (1961-12-19) December 19, 1961 (age 61)
Criminal status Paroled
SpouseJerri Cherry (Deceased)
Children1 daughter
Conviction(s) First degree murder
Criminal penalty Life imprisonment; commuted to 30 years imprisonment

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References

  1. Raphel Cherry convicted of murdering wife
  2. Raphel CHERRY v. STATE of Arkansas
  3. "Arkansas DOC :: Parole Board". www.ark.org. Retrieved 2023-08-19.