Sean Goe is a killer from Ohio who has been convicted of the murder of Raychel Sheridan
According to court documents Sean Goe and Raychel Sheridan were living together in Ohio when Sheridan disappeared. Police were requested to perform a welfare check by Raychel mother
When police arrived at the scene they found no one home but determined that something suspicious had taken place. While officers were awaiting a warrant they would see a man driving Raychel Sheridan vehicle. Sean Goe would later be identified as the man driving the vehicle. Goe would take off into the woods but would be arrested shortly afterwards.
Raychel Sheridan body would be found the next day wrapped in plastic and shoved into a trash can
Sean Goe would be charged with murder and would later be convicted of the murder of Raychel Sheridan
At the time of his arrest Goe had warrants out for burglary, grand theft of a firearm and domestic violence
Sean Goe was sentenced to life in prison
Sean Goe Case
A Stark County jury found the Plain Township man accused of killing his live-in girlfriend guilty of murder Friday.
The jury found Goe guilty on all indicted charges including murder, burglary, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, grand theft when the property is a firearm or dangerous ordinance, and gross abuse of a corpse for the death of Raychel Sheridan, 24.
Sean Goe’s jury trial began Tuesday in Stark County Court of Common Pleas with opening statements were heard and the prosecution started calling witnesses.
The jury returned the guilty verdict Friday afternoon.
Sheridan’s body was found July 3 wrapped in plastic inside a garbage can at a Canton park, according to a 911 call.
The 911 call was made by a Canton Parks Department employee after finding the body while emptying trash at Mother Goose Land in the 400 block of Schroyer Ave. SW.
Stark County Sheriff deputies were called out to Sheridan and Goe’s apartment in the 4100 block of Orchard Dale Drive NW around 12:30 p.m. on July 2 after Sheridan’s mother requested a welfare check.
Sheriff Maier said the apartment’s door was open and nobody was inside, but since the scene was “suspicious”, deputies requested a search warrant.
While waiting for the search warrant, deputies said they saw a maroon Jeep Liberty, believed to be registered to Sheridan, traveling on Guilford Ave NW.
The driver, identified as Goe, fled on foot into a dense, wooded area after being stopped, deputies said.
After searching for several hours, Goe was arrested early the next morning.
Deputies said Goe also had active warrants for burglary, grand theft of a firearm and domestic violence.
According to court documents, Goe allegedly stole a handgun from a North Canton residence in April and in May, physically threatened Sheridan and cut holes in her tires.
Goe is set to be sentenced on Nov. 18.
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Sean Goe Sentencing
Sean Goe, the man found guilty of killing his girlfriend, Raychel Sheridan, was sentenced to 29 years to life in prison
He was sentenced based on the following charges.
Murder and felonious assault: 15 years-to-life
10 years for repeated violations
Tampering with evidence: 36 months
Abuse with corpse: 12 months
Total: 29 years-to-life for all chargesHe will be eligible for parole after serving 29 years behind bars.
It was an emotional courtroom as Sheridan’s family awaited Sean Goe’s sentencing. Ahead of the sentencing, the judge heard remarks from Sean’s mother, Renee Graham, who began by apologizing to the Sheridan family for the loss of their daughter. She then spoke about Goe’s troubled childhood prior to his adoption, stating that he had experienced instability, neglect, and abuse.
“I asked the court for mercy, and my son is someone who is shaped by a history of trauma, but he also has the potential to change. He deserves the chance to rebuild his life,” said Graham
In T-shirts emblazoned with sunflowers and images of Sheridan’s aunt, brother, and mother pleaded with the judge to impose the harshest sentence, reiterating that Sheridan did not deserve what happened to her.
“The pain Sean has caused us—or me, not to mention her mom, Dwain, Jonathan, and many, many more—is unforgivable,” said Sheridan’s aunt, Susan Morris.
“At least his family will have the option to remain happy in life because he’s still alive and well, not dumped in a garbage can,” said Jonathan Gillian, Sheridan’s brother.
Throughout the proceedings, Goe seemed unphased until Sheridan’s mother took the stand and spoke directly to him.
“You have murdered our baby girl. My question is, why? Why would you do this to someone who loved you? Who wanted to help your own personal battles? She stood by you regardless of what you did to her. When you had no one else, she truly loved you, and just thinking that, this makes me sick to my stomach,” Lisa said.
Sean’s eyes watered as he stared at Lisa as she spoke.
“What you have done to us is truly evil. I hope you spend the rest of your miserable life in prison,” Lisa continued. “I am so angry that I don’t think I will ever be able to forgive you, and I hope Jesus will.”
Before leaving the podium, Lisa held up two photos of Sheridan for Goe to see.
Then, Judge Frank Forchione began his remarks, showing no mercy. He described the crime as the most brutal murder he had ever encountered, adding that no childhood trauma could justify the heinous acts Goe committed.
“The senselessness of this murder tells me not only are you morally bankrupt, but you have no fiber of decency,” said Forchione
Forchione recounted what Goe did to Sheridan in July, including beating her so severely that she was unrecognizable, shoving her body into a garbage can, and attempting to cover up the crime. He also noted that at the time, Goe had five outstanding warrants for his arrest related to other crimes.
“I will do everything I can to lock you up for a long, long time… it’s obvious to me that I cannot rehabilitate someone like you, with such a disregard for human life,” said Forchione.
Goe was sentenced to 29 years to life on all charges, including murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse.
“Mister Goe, you sold your soul to the devil. I have ordered you to receive the maximum sentence on every count because you deserve the maximum sentence,” said Judge Forchione.
Following the verdict, Sheridan’s family celebrated, but after everything, Lisa took a moment to look up as if attempting to speak to her daughter.
“We love you, baby girl. I’ve got you. I told you we were going to get this, and we got it,” said Lisa.
