About Raphel Cherry
Born 1961. Raphel Cherry is an American american football player.
Raphel Jerome Cherry (born December 19, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions. He was selected by Washington in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL draft with the 122nd overall pick. He played college football at the University of Hawaii.
In 1999, Cherry was convicted of first degree murder for killing his estranged wife, Jerri Cherry. Initially sentenced to life imprisonment, his sentence was reduced to 30 years following a successful appeal. Cherry became eligible for parole in 2019 and was released on parole in July 2023.
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American football player
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Raphel Cherry was born on 19 December 1961 in Little Rock.
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Raphel Cherry is an american football player.
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Raphel Cherry is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Raphel Cherry. https://biography.guide/raphel-cherry/
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