Minneapolis man receives 24-year sentence for kidnapping and armed robbery

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a serious criminal case unfolded that led to the sentencing of Raphael Nunn. On September 13, 2022, he approached a woman who had just parked her vehicle in Arden Hills, threatening her with a handgun while wearing a mask and gloves. He forced her to drive to an ATM to withdraw cash. After extorting money, he instructed her to take him to Matthews Park in the Seward neighborhood, where he demanded her car keys to make his escape. Surveillance cameras later captured Nunn entering a nearby grocery store the same day, which set off a police investigation. Four days after the initial crime, he returned to the same establishment driving a vehicle registered in his name, which ultimately led law enforcement authorities to his residence. Upon searching his home, police discovered substantial evidence linking him to the kidnapping, as well as evidence that indicated Nunn had victimized at least two others through robbery at gunpoint and identity theft. This included the use of stolen credit card information to withdraw funds from victims’ bank accounts. On August 16, 2024, following a jury’s decision that found him guilty, he was sentenced to 24 years in prison along with five years of supervised release. Nunn’s long history of criminal behavior, including 17 previous felony convictions dating back to 1983, painted a picture of a repeat offender who had not only committed violent crimes but also engaged in identity-related crimes.