Raphel Cherry

Raphel Jerome Cherry (born December 19, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.

Raphel Cherry
No. 37, 45
Born: (1961-12-19) December 19, 1961
Little Rock, Arkansas
Career information
Position(s)Defensive back
CollegeHawaii
NFL draft1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122
Career history
As player
1985Washington Redskins
1987–1988Detroit Lions
Career stats

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 sentenced was reduced to 30 years. Cherry's estimated release date is January 9, 2029.[2]

Raphel Cherry
Born (1961-12-19) December 19, 1961
Little Rock, Arkansas
Criminal statusIncarcerated at the Cummins Unit near Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Spouse(s)Jerri Cherry (Deceased)
Children1 daughter
Conviction(s)Murder - First Degree (Arkansas)
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment, reduced to 360 months imprisonment upon appeal

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