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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raafi Gorham)
Date: 12-18-2025
Case Number: MC-51-CR-0023424-2025
Judge: David C. Shuter
Court: Municipal Court, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represent the Defendant, charged with murder.
Sean Hernandez (alias Raafi Gorham) was charged with murder for the beating death of 2-year-old Key’Monnie Bean.
Sean Hernandez (DOB 08/28/2004) is charged with the following: Murder, Endangering the Welfare of Child (F1), Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC) (M1), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP) (M2), Obstruction of Justice (M2) and other related offenses. Anthony Lowrie (DOB 02/20/2004) and Alycia McNeill (DOB 09/25/2005) were charged with Obstruction of Justice (M2) and other related offenses.
On December 8th, 2025, Philadelphia Police Officers responded to a South Philadelphia home on the 2100 Block of South Beechwood Street, where officers found the 2-year-old victim unresponsive with severe physical injuries along her body. The victim was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she was pronounced dead. Four individuals were identified on scene and brought in for questioning with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit, where three of the four individuals — Sean Hernandez, Anthony Lowrie and Alycia McNeill — were ultimately charged.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit also announced charges for Joseph Cini, the defendant involved in the hit and run involving an Uber driver and passenger. On December 15th, 2025 around 7 a.m., officers with the Philadelphia Sherriff’s Department Warrant Unit arrived at the 900 Block of Watts Street in North Philadelphia to deliver a warrant to Joseph Cini. Cini arrived on the block when the officers were on location and when officers approached his vehicle, a silver Nissan, Cini reversed and fled northbound a few blocks before fatally colliding with an Uber driver and passenger. The passenger, Angela Cooper, was pronounced dead on the scene by a responding medic. The driver, Stephen Thompson, was taken to Temple University Hospital and placed in stable condition.
Sean Hernandez (alias Raafi Gorham) was charged with murder for the beating death of 2-year-old Key’Monnie Bean.
Sean Hernandez (DOB 08/28/2004) is charged with the following: Murder, Endangering the Welfare of Child (F1), Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC) (M1), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP) (M2), Obstruction of Justice (M2) and other related offenses. Anthony Lowrie (DOB 02/20/2004) and Alycia McNeill (DOB 09/25/2005) were charged with Obstruction of Justice (M2) and other related offenses.
On December 8th, 2025, Philadelphia Police Officers responded to a South Philadelphia home on the 2100 Block of South Beechwood Street, where officers found the 2-year-old victim unresponsive with severe physical injuries along her body. The victim was transported to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she was pronounced dead. Four individuals were identified on scene and brought in for questioning with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit, where three of the four individuals — Sean Hernandez, Anthony Lowrie and Alycia McNeill — were ultimately charged.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit also announced charges for Joseph Cini, the defendant involved in the hit and run involving an Uber driver and passenger. On December 15th, 2025 around 7 a.m., officers with the Philadelphia Sherriff’s Department Warrant Unit arrived at the 900 Block of Watts Street in North Philadelphia to deliver a warrant to Joseph Cini. Cini arrived on the block when the officers were on location and when officers approached his vehicle, a silver Nissan, Cini reversed and fled northbound a few blocks before fatally colliding with an Uber driver and passenger. The passenger, Angela Cooper, was pronounced dead on the scene by a responding medic. The driver, Stephen Thompson, was taken to Temple University Hospital and placed in stable condition.
Outcome:
A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raa...?
The outcome was: A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.
Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raa...?
This case was heard in Municipal Court, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was David C. Shuter.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raa...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sean Hernandez (alias Raa... decided?
This case was decided on December 18, 2025.