Raphael Rowe was wrongly convicted of murder and jailed for 12 years. After his release, she joined the Netflix series Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons, exposing the daily challenges of prison life and larger international human rights issues, while making up for those lost years with her family.
So who is your family? As she scrolls down, she finds out details about her father, mother, and ethnicity.
Meet the Raphael Rowe family
Raphael Rowe’s family, his father Raphael, his mother Rosemary and his siblings, were present during the riots. They were with him during court hearings, campaigned abroad leafleting and spreading the word during his time in prison, and welcomed him when he was released.
In part, Raphael’s parents believe that they are to blame for their son’s fate. Unable to afford the things Raphael wanted when he was a child, they forced him to find other ways to get them. So in the process, Raphael was arrested for robbery at the age of 17 and spent 10 months in the Institute for Juvenile Offenders, surrounded by like-minded children.
After being released, Raphael would return to his family only to leave home with a friend to stay in his bed. And this was his nightmare! While he was living in that bed, one night a group of men in balaclavas, guns drawn, broke in, arrested him and charged him with murder and robbery and sent him back to Brixton prison.
In the end, Raphael was found guilty of murder and robbery and sentenced to life in prison. In prison, he later took a journalism course and spent his days poring over case files and taking notes.
Finally, in 1993, Raphael appealed his conviction to the Court of Appeal, and after it was upheld, he appealed to the European Court of Human Rights.
In 1997, the same year that the Criminal Case Review Commission was established, Raphael’s case was referred to the Court of Appeal. 3 years later, the European Court of Human Rights finally delivered its verdict and freed Raphael.
Who is the father of Raphael Rowe?
Raphael Rowe was born to a Jamaican father, Raphael Rowe Sr. He came to the UK by boat in 1962. This is why Raphael Jr called himself a product of Windrush.
Well, for those who don’t know, the Windrush Generation includes people who emigrated from the Caribbean to Britain between the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush on June 22, 1948, and the Immigration Act 1971, including passengers on the first ship.
“I am very proud to know that he has had a significant impact on the history of this country.” Raphael shared his thoughts on Windrush.
If alive, Raphael Sr. would be 86 years old in 2022.
Who is the mother of Raphael Rowe?
Raphael Rowe’s mother, Rosemary Prior, is British. She was born and raised in London and married Raphael’s father when he was just 17 years old.
According to Raphael, his mother had the kindest heart. Even when he told her many things that she was sorry for, she forgave him. After all, a mother’s love is unconditional.
Speaking further about being a family pain, Raphael said: “There are many things I regret saying to my family when I was in prison out of frustration.” Frustration stemming from segregation, beatings by prison guards, and witnessing prisoner-inmate and prisoner-guard incidents.
If she were alive, Rosemary would be 77 years old in 2022.
How many siblings does Raphael Rowe have?
Raphael has three siblings named Belinda, Hazel, and Joanna, all sisters.
Belinda is the eldest. Then Hazel and Joanna follow. And the youngest is Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons host Raphael.
His sister Joanna was even photographed outside London’s Crown Court during the hearing.
Is Raphael Rowe married?
Yes, Raphae is married (as of 2022). However, she revealed that she has a wife and children only in 2021 through a book titled “Notorious: Life Without Parole for a Crime I Did n’t Comet”.
The book has 250 pages. But contrary to what you might think, Raphae hadn’t gone through his box of journals since he was 12 (while in prison) to write this book. Instead, the book tells the story of him from his new perspective after it was published.
“I’ve never discussed my wife and kids anywhere, at any time. So in my book, that’s the first time I’ve disclosed that I’m married,” Raphae shared.
But sadly, although Raphae has now been reunited with his family, he still has an estranged relationship with his eldest son, who was born in 2000. However, he was able to explain his captivity to his youngest son and daughter.
Before marrying his wife and being in prison, Raphae was in a relationship with the mother of his baby, Nancy Stanley.
Did you know: Raphael’s eldest son has Down syndrome.
Related FAQ
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What is the ethnicity of Raphael Rowe’s family?
Raphael Rowe comes from a family of mixed ethnicity. His father is Jamaican and his mother is British.
But growing up, Raphael’s mixed ethnicity was not unusual in South East London. Many nationalities lived there and the norm was a low-income working class.
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Where does the Raphael Rowe family live today?
As of 2022, Raphael and his family lived in his hometown of London, UK.
Here is Raphael’s IG @raphaelrowe.
Categories: Biography
Source: newstars.edu.vn