On a seemingly ordinary day, the Soto family faced an unimaginable tragedy when 18-year-old Joshua Soto, a hopeful Olympic ice dancer, was fatally shot during a home invasion in Kensington, Philadelphia.
Joshua was at a friend’s house, simply watching Netflix, when the assailants arrived with the intention to rob his friend. Tragically, Joshua found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a victim of violence meant for another.
Justice Delivered: Convictions and Sentencing
Nearly three years after the incident, justice has been served for Joshua Soto. The three men involved in the crime—Joseph Cuevas, Luis Castillo, and Anthony Sherman—were convicted and sentenced for their roles in this senseless act.
Cuevas, the shooter, was sentenced to life imprisonment, while Castillo received a sentence of 35 to 70 years for third-degree murder among other charges. Anthony Sherman’s specific sentence details were not disclosed, but he was implicated as part of the crime.
The Court’s Findings and Family’s Response
During the trial, it was establiPreserving Joshua Soto’s Legacy
Joshua Soto was not only a talented ice dancer ranked seventh in the nation but also aspired to attend West Chester University to study nursing. His death has left a void in the ice dancing community and among his loved ones.
