Monday night, a 2‑year‑old girl was beaten to death in a South Philadelphia home, and her mother’s boyfriend has been charged with murder.
The Incident
Police responded to a report of an unresponsive child at a home on the 2100 block of Beechwood Street at about 8:35 p.m. on Monday. Officers were led to a basement where the 2‑year‑old, Key’Monnie Bean, was found lying unresponsive on the floor. The scene was marked by bruising all over the child’s body.
An officer performed CPR until medics arrived, and the girl was transported to a nearby hospital. She was pronounced dead at about 9:42 p.m. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released further details.
The Arrests
Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the death:
- Alycia McNeill, 20
- Sean Hernandez, 21 (a.k.a. Raafi Gorham)
- Anthony Lowrie, 21
Hernandez faces charges of murder, possession of an instrument of a crime, reckless endangerment, and related offenses. McNeill and Lowrie are charged with obstruction of justice and related offenses.
Hernandez is the boyfriend of Key’Monnie’s mother, but he is not the child’s father.
Statement from the District Attorney
At a press event on Thursday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said, \”This is a brutal beating that, by all indications caused the death of this child,\” and noted that Hernandez was being held after being accused of beating Key’Monnie to death.
Medical Response
The officers who arrived at the scene performed CPR, a procedure that continued until emergency medical technicians arrived. The child was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead at approximately 9:42 p.m. The hospital did not release additional information.
Current Investigation
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. No further information has been released, and the investigation remains active.
Key Takeaways
- A 2‑year‑old girl, Key’Monnie Bean, was beaten to death in a South Philadelphia basement.
- Her mother’s boyfriend, Sean Hernandez, has been charged with murder and related offenses.
- Three suspects were arrested; the investigation is ongoing.
The tragedy has shocked the local community, and authorities are working to bring justice for the young victim.
