Aaron Hernandez: A downward spiral (2017)

[@k94875]

He had everything. He had talent of playing football, had a family, fame, and success. He threw that away for a different life, of killing innocent people and pretending to be a tough man.

[@obidianudokem858]

What a waste of talent.

[@obidianudokem858]

He had it all, fame, success, money, and a family, but he threw it all away for a gangster life.

[@splinterbyrd]

It was subsequently established that he had a certain amount of brain damage, along with aload of other mental health problems.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

He had one of the most severe cases of CTE discovered so far. He was also smoking PCP

[@1andOnlyKB]

'Pretending to be a tough guy' he wasn't on the internet running his mouth, he was actually about that life lil man

[@The_Chad_007]

He thought he was larger than life until life put him in his place. I feel no pity for this dude at all

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

When they did his autopsy his brain was like shredded cheese. He had the most severe case of CTE ever seen at the age of only 27 so it’s not like he had any self control left. It wasn’t because he was evil.

[@AC-te9dr]

Nobody asked for your pity anyways.

[@davidpage3893]

Hernandez believed like you said thought he was indeed larger than life. For the ones he bullied and threatened it was inevitable that Hernandez was going to make mistakes that in the end brought him down. His upbringing and lack of parental love and guidance made him fall into his demise. So sad, but how many more like him are out there that will be caught?

[@jamesc7894]

Fun fact: Your opinion doesn’t matter. He had a trial and a jury.

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

​@@Jamietheroadrunnerthat's bull the kid was nuts his whole life

[@sunshinegal4294]

I totally disagree with this judge that didn’t allow that text “NFL, just so you know” That’s exactly what that text was about! Shame on her!

[@lunareclipse3242]

That was odd.

[@CharlesWhitford]

Female judges are as useless as female pilots are dangerous.

[@kevmac1230]

How many NFL players did he hang out with? Only Hernandez is the answer. The judge screwed the pooch here.

[@kimmij6873]

Yup same thing I said… judges will sometimes hold the most important fucking information out there. Sometimes I just don’t understand the justice system.

[@Ballerzj]

She is a patriots fan

[@karaElise330]

I’ll NEVER understand why he threw everything all away just to die.

[@minkseales6280]

He never thought he would get caught

[@zme5485]

He got deceived and destroyed by the devil

[@Th33Vultur3]

He couldn't leave the gang life behind. Not even for his fiancé and daughter. Aaron was selfish.

[@guilsouza3454]

he killed him self because the patriots had a $40 million contract with him and if he was to be found guilty, he would’ve lost that so his family wouldn’t have got it

[@noinfo326]

You will never understand because you know nothing about him and haven't bothered to find out.

[@rubydawn1]

tragic for all his victims and their loved ones

[@dakg8034]

For the judge to have excluded the text from evidence because [in his words] it was not proof Odin thought he was going to die, was rather short-sighted, and in my view, an error in judgement. For although the text did not prove Odin was thinking he was going to die, it proved a state of mind that realized he was not in a good position that night and needed a third party to know. Fortunately for the case, enough evidence existed to secure a guilty verdict. Some judges. SMH.

[@sd560]

I believe he had anger issues that got out of hand, plus an ego that couldn't be controlled! RIP victims 😞

[@isitoveryet9525]

Same. It seemed like a perfect storm….he had childhood trauma, anger issues & then was given absurd amounts of $ and fame. Rarely ends well.

[@mirjamweibel9678]

He had the most severe CTE they have ever seen on a 27th years old person

[@bubbaisweird]

he had CTE

[@bubbaisweird]

@@isitoveryet9525CTE

[@weeshirley5934]

@mirjamweibel9678 CTE doesn’t make you kill ppl, stop with that. He had deep emotional issues

[@Riley0509]

That judge should be disbarred. No excuse. The dead man’s last text message is not admissible? Totally incompetent.

[@adelelegarde9441]

Judge Susan Garsh was asked to leave the bench twice but she fought to stay on corruptly.

[@SnoopyReads]

Text messages are rarely admissible because there is no way to prove who actually sent them

[@emm8357]

The problem is, if the guy’s dead, how are you going to lay a foundation with a witness to be able to enter it into evidence? Sure, someone could say they received it, but really you’d need someone on the stand who could say that they sent it.

[@adelelegarde9441]

@@emm8357 You really believe he's gone?

[@joiisler3012]

@@emm8357 Exactly.

[@mrsalwaysrightforever6283]

I don’t understand how nobody figured out something was very wrong with him; just the way he talks tells you something is wrong inside his brain

[@kam45000]

💯 truth 💯

[@Bluearmy76]

He was valuable. People will brush stuff under the carpet and ignore red flags for the right person

[@bonson9156]

Money probably. Like Chris Benoit.

[@Unexpectedsniper]

@@bonson9156exactly

[@jeanabwoli3631]

You say that in retrospection. But people close to such people tend to not think the worst is possible. That's life unfortunately

[@webmeister5000]

People make excuses for Aaron that he had CTE- but the harsh reality is that we have had players who had CTE and never bullied and murdered their fellow human beings. An excellent example is The Late Great Mike Webster, who also had a severe case of CTE but never murdered anyone. Aaron deserved everything that came his way and I have absolutely no sympathy for him. My heart goes out to the families of Odin , Daniel and Safiro. May they find comfort and may the three men Rest In perfect Peace.

[@theillustriousone8324]

Also, what do all his victims have in common?

[@webmeister5000]

@@theillustriousone8324 hmmm🤔

[@Garbeaux.]

CTE effects people differently.

[@webmeister5000]

@@Garbeaux. Sheer unbridled Nonsense. Tell that to the families of those whom he murdered.

[@Garbeaux.]

@@webmeister5000 nonsense? Look it up! Not everyone with CTE has serious symptoms, some have mild ones, and others have intense. They also can experience different types.

[@xjcrossx]

It annoys me that the judge wouldn't allow the text saying "I'm with NFL, just so you know." That is pretty damning evidence and it should've been up to the jury to determine what it means. I hate how judges have so much power in regards to what can or cannot be presented in a court room, and also depends on the attorney's skill.

[@Az56818]

I agree

[@kam45000]

There are currently just under 1700 active NFL players. "With NFL," could be an argument in speculation. More work for the prosecution to prove the other 1696 players were not involved.

[@xjcrossx]

@@kam45000 take it easily show that he was friends with this NFL player in this NFL player only or at least eliminate the few that he would be friends with.

[@xjcrossx]

@@anatureperson5551 literally has the name jury in it. A jury trial and a trial by jury are the same things. You are thinking of a bench trial. Which is just a judge.

[@xjcrossx]

@@anatureperson5551 and what I meant was that a judge oversees what can go in and be allowed for the jury to see, which is a lot of power in determining a case when it should be up to the jury to determine the case. And if something this damning can be left out because of one judge, and the jury of his peers doesn't get to see it, then that can totally alter the outcome of the case.

[@ubettaeat4303]

May they all rest in a beautiful place. Be kind and loving to others, you never know what people go through

[@killaant84]

Word

[@morgantylerv9406]

You're exactly right‼️

[@robertscott5208]

I will never understand this one. Drew all aces then shot up the table.

[@grahamjones5400]

His dad screwed him up in the head. Angry macho man training an little child creates monsters like Hernandez.

[@killaant84]

Agree

[@bobbyg433]

😂😂😂😂

[@HHH-ye1ro]

You have got to be kidding me.

[@mutebisunayya6670]

Its always childhood trauma if the killer is white😂😂😂😂

[@dgtwo3724]

​@@mutebisunayya6670Hernandez wasn't white.

[@tinab3627]

No pity whatsoever for Hernandez. No matter what personal pain he was going through should not have given him a thought to ruin so many lives.

[@GreggSagge-lt6le]

What do u habe to do with it? Your pity is void. Good or bad

[@adelelegarde9441]

Everyone blames Aaron but let's remember it was Ortiz's towel found next to Odin's body and when Carlos was asked if he killed Oden he failed the polygraph. If lie detectors weren't asmissible in court Aaron would be free and here today.

[@mohamedadamishak7594]

Who ever he was, he is gone now but his nonsense actions will stay forever with these families 😢

[@gdxddc2941]

The life he grew up in was unfair I respect this man

[@JeremyMartin-cw6lh]

The fact that he was a serial killer and an NFL star, still to this day just blows my mind

[@mariainez7327]

Add OJ Simpson to that!

[@nathanviglione7065]

I think it all has to do with brain chemistry. Everyone does not see reality the same and i think Hernandez was a normal NFL player but had a rare chemical unbalance in his brain which caused him to do what he did. A lot of people dont understand why he did what he did but it all comes down to chemical make up in the brain.

[@jahvincikingdamani4718]

@@nathanviglione7065 BS HE JUST THOUGHT HE WAS GANGSTER AND UNTUCHABLE

[@leeannshaw5229]

Yup they cover n cover n cover until it’s too late. This is so deep. Homosexuality and identity had a lot to do this case more than we think.

[@supercooldude824]

@@nathanviglione7065did you just blame murder on a chemical imbalance on the brain?

[@Harrison619]

Aaron was turning into serial killer. So glad he was caught.

[@dgtwo3724]

​@@therealjaysehhe has a daughter

[@telefunkenyou47]

He was a serial killer.

[@BruceTree503]

Technically he was a serial killer

[@JoshSheppo]

He had cte? Football turned him into a killer

[@banksda150]

⁠@@JoshSheppoNo it didn’t. If that’s the case everyone in the NFL would be killers

[@DollHolguin]

Ruined his whole life for nothing.. damn shame!!

[@US_Joe]

I also remember his abuse of dogs as he would be involved with dog fighting. This man is the animal. He took the easy way out, as I would have liked to see him spend years in jail where he would have gotten true justice!

[@sandybeach3576]

He loved the gangster life.😮

[@tribrunodang]

Please don’t bring animals to the table. You guys yourself don’t even treat each other humanly so don’t tell others abuse animals.

[@christopher9727]

Don't follow the worldly trends follow Jesus Christ today There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@mouradovich8689]

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[@grahamjones5400]

He was an monster before he was in the NFL, "Oh but he had brain damage from playing its not his fault!!" BS.

[@donbush9091]

Sad for anyone to be apart in his life Very sad for his Daughter I hope god will watch over her

[@ramonestrada8990]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dlcees]

God*

[@louisgreubel742]

There's no God. Her mom will take care of her.

[@eileencoulter1073]

I wouldn't be surprised if the mom changed the child's last name to protect the child ❤

[@deannanorris03]

fr the moms an asshole and only cares about herself and money. she already spent her daughters trust fund . that's why shes in court rn

[@joegallardo4370]

I remember sitting at home watching the whole trial. I will never understand how someone can commit these horrible killings and think he could get away with it. Not to mention destroyng so many families lives including his.

[@rmiddlehouse]

CTE

[@mapples007]

Yup, cte, and steroids.

[@ouafa3563]

He is innocent!!!! Like you dont read the book or see the trail??? His messed up friends has set him up

[@UpChuckTheBoogie]

​@@ouafa3563😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@LeBrayTheGoat]

@@ouafa3563agreed.

[@nala3038]

imagine having the locker in between Gronk and Aaron Hernandez.

[@eliseg710]

Mothers love is the most important love in the whole world

[@blane6592]

Really…what if the “mother” ain’t ish and or UNFIT??? Girl take your azz to BED!!! This story AINT…THAT! 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@rebasmith2518]

Amen

[@RealSerie26]

What does that have to do with Aaron Hernandez? Also, most men raised by single moms turn to shit. How is that love?

[@johnnycapote9817]

No it is not, statistics show single family homes where the mother is both dad and mom. Are 95% more likely to commit crazy crimes. You just talking bs

[@michaelalando]

After God's love and with father's love 🙏🙏💌

[@Joseph-fw6xx]

This guy was trouble his whole life he always wanted to be a tough guy. But in reality he wasn't that tough he couldn't even do a year in jail before punking out and killing himself

[@christopher9727]

Only Jesus Christ blood can cleanse us of are sins come to Jesus Christ today Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void. The Holy Spirit can lead you guide and confort you through it all Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@donkeykong4712]

He was in jail for almost 4 years before he took his own life.

[@Moneyfromthecraft]

@@donkeykong4712still took the Whimp Ass way out

[@Proud_GOY_Not_juwish]

The patriots sacrificed him for the Super Bowls! Blood sacrifice

[@guilsouza3454]

The only reason he killed himself because of the $4 million contract to sign the only way his family daughter wife could’ve got it was if he died so he ended up killing himself

[@Garbeaux.]

If someone tries to kill you, all loyalty goes out of the window. Especially losing a an eye. Nah. Dude doesn’t even look the same after he got shot by Aaron.

[@SnoopyReads]

He was a drug dealer who wanted a payday. If Hernandez went to jail he couldn't pay the settlement. That's why a lot of pro athletes get sued instead of criminally charged

[@anneleonard739]

Life choices have consequences... Did this football star really consider the consequences of his actions... Extremely sad...

[@noinfo326]

Did he understand how CTE was going to affect his life? No, because no professional or adult explained this to him. Unfortunately CTE can't be diagnosed until an autopsy is done.

[@waynewayne4227]

​@@noinfo326cte doesn't make you a gang banging killer. He knew exactly what he was doing. Stop making excuses for this hoodbooger

[@JackIsNotInTheBox]

He had everything. Money, women, prestige. And he threw it all away over some stupid argument, receiving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Put yourself in his shoes. You're rotting in a cell and thinking about everything that you had compared to what you have now. They won't ever let you out. You can understand why he killed himself.

[@EmeraldJade66]

@JackIsNotInTheBox ... I know that's right what you said. I totally get it and would've done the same had I been in Aaron's shoes. No way would I want to spend the rest of my life in a box of a cell! Not happening! Especially after having the world at your feet.

[@BlackberryTitties]

No way I would have thrown my whole life away for foolishness!!

[@t_taylor1517]

Odin death, His daughter, The sisters torn apart, how it all ended IT'S JUST OVERALL SAD/ tragic

[@tinab3627]

Nothing as sad as seeing a mother stricken with unimaginable grief when she loses a son

[@isitoveryet9525]

Child in general. It’s gotta be the worst pain imaginable.

[@Mamabear1320-h4k]

Yes, I'll never forget her eyes in the courtroom. God bless her 🙏😭

[@vutomi9874]

@@Mamabear1320-h4kwhat about them?

[@phoque121]

Seeing a sad father is worse. Way too often you see mothers crying over the death of sons who were thieves, murderers and rapists (but their respective mothers are convinced they were misunderstood little angels). If a father is crying, the good nature of his son is more credible

[@wavybebes6979]

@@phoque121those mothers could also be crying because they can’t believe that once sweet little boy grew and turned into the monster he is/was

[@know-your-worth-Truth]

Aaron Hernandez i feel for for his daughter she lost her daddy Noone wins RIP to all who lost there lives the sadness/ heartbreak of losing your child that pain you feel forever

[@prettybabyface7313]

How the hell did he throw away such a great life though 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ Rip to those who lost their lives 🙏🏾

[@terrinew9474]

That's my question also, why did he kill those innocent young men? They were here trying to make a good life for themselves. I'm sorry I saw the documentary on him on Netflix I don't care what kind of life he had it was no excuse to murder those guys!

[@rebeccastokes4956]

A lot of pent up rage.

[@jamesdavis8542]

Mental health

[@Cletus1987]

By trying to play gangster.

[@Castle743]

After death Hernandez brain showed extreme damage from years of playing footfall Look it up..

[@Laura-zy5jp]

They said in the media that Hernandez was a tortured soul in that he was secretly gay and trying to repress this. Which partly may also why he ultimately took his life while in lockup.

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

I believe he killed himself because of an obscure law that basically vacated a conviction if the defendant died. Basically he thought he would be helping his daughter financially by killing himself.

[@sophiawilson8696]

Yes thanks i wonder why no talking about that!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

This guy clearly had a lot of things going on he couldn't deal with it wasn't any one thing

[@christinharrison621]

I think he would have committed more crimes if he wasn't caught. To me he's the definition of a serial killer.

[@jeffcarlin5866]

A serial killer kills people in a series -- hence the name. You kill people in a SERIES.

[@jeffcarlin5866]

I agree, though: Had he NOT been caught, he probably would have continued to commit crimes -- drug abuse and murder.

[@greggprice3609]

Y'all focused on the football star more than the serial killer he really was.

[@Rumblealsojennings2929]

Cold devils ain’t they. They will exploit you if you let them, want they ?

[@user-ht4kp7py2c]

That’s what society is.

[@sTraYa249]

A despicable truth of what has become of our vacuous society. Sad....

[@Syntifik100]

for real. he was not gonna stop unless he was stopped .

[@carmelodg1988]

its CNN what you expect

[@Aud2336]

So, he was basically a serial killer! Money can’t buy you class!

[@calfiger]

Or a conscience 😔

[@sharonburton9663]

Heartbreaking.so many lives absolutely destroyed. Very very heartbreaking 💔

[@vee8599]

Even if the Loyd verdict was over turned no nfl team would sign him, he was done

[@alanbeckham9093]

Jerry would .

[@tammygause4651]

What a tragic story 😔

[@brittneyakabeezus260]

THIS is a VERY good follow-up to the mini-documentary I just watched.

[@arizonahd]

I couldn’t imagine throwing my life away over a spilled drink.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

No no you spill someone's drink you always owe them an apology. It could be the end of you otherwise.

[@HopefulInterventions]

@@BigBadJerryRogersCrazy!

[@arizonahd]

@@BigBadJerryRogers it will also be the end of the perp. Pretty stupid.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@@arizonahd exactly. Don't be spilling people's drinks, it's no different than assault.

[@arizonahd]

@@BigBadJerryRogers it’s entirely different. One is an accident, the other is purposeful, malicious, and causes bodily harm. If you want to spend your life in a concrete box, well then go right ahead and equate the two.

[@AdfromCompton]

Biggest mistake was to draft him near his home.

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

Yep. He should’ve went to the west coast smh

[@Jazlyntaylor-or8uc]

Facts

[@astronomicalreason9807]

They say he did "marijuana" as though that influenced his choices 😂 yeah that's what weed does right? Makes you punch waiters over bills and go on a killing spree

[@HMZ1313]

He had more than someone can dream of -- all to let his ego + macho attitude ruin his life by taking someone else's😔 Welcome to the Karma Cafe -- You Get Served with what You Deserve👊

[@CaliforniaCalifornia-gp4hv]

Had nothing to do with ego he was going to get expose with something

[@HopefulInterventions]

@@CaliforniaCalifornia-gp4hvHow??

[@justinmorrison3219]

Crazy I forgot that Jose was able to overturn those murder convictions. He should have just stuck it out

[@paulzeman3945]

Sad, very sad for the victims and their families ❤

[@daviddisanto9401]

The mother looks like she's been crying ever since😮😢

[@Ang.0910]

He was gay trying to be a tough guy and got outted

[@redfirebonus9408]

He was just a loser who felt sorry for himself. Gay or not, he is nobody that anybody should look up to

[@Az56818]

The club thing is why you always apologize and show respect cuz you never know who you actually dealing with

[@Ekimcom]

They apologized and still got shot :(

[@Az56818]

@@Ekimcom no he smiled and didn't say anything they said

[@lizclanton5871]

Yes blame the victim. Just sad

[@delorescolone1325]

One of them was still learning English.

[@ingurlund9657]

He dissed him but didn't know. Then he found out.

[@god563616]

Please let this story rest in peace. Every year someone brings it up. Let the family have peace.

[@greencm7142]

Not going to happen. He is considered one of the most profound examples of what CTE and inner family issues can lead to on a person. You also have to remember the family wanted his brain examined and results made public.

[@JoeRUFF-ts1zg]

It’s sad indeed But you reading it

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

Why throw it all away? It makes no sense at all. Seems he was trying to prove something. It’s a shame because people who are of his caliber has nothing to prove..they don’t have to.

[@DemonicEmbrace]

He’s a serial killer and all his victims were black .. just put it together

[@henrysantos121]

*This was an amazing documentary very well done*

[@thomasmyers9128]

Learning the Correct definition of Respect in school would save thousands from Death and millions from jail…😮

[@jabellatv3240]

CTE or not he was evil and had plenty of demons in him it’s so many athletes who have CTE and they don’t go murdering people it’s not excuse period and then he took his own life after because he wasn’t man enough to do his time for his crimes smh he had everything and it still didn’t change him

[@raulbarnett7092]

As Dolphins fan, also a Christian, it is sad how The life of Odin Llyod and the other 2 guys were Shattered, In Aaron Hernandez case, I remember back when I found out about Aaron, I was in Shocked for what he did, one lesson learn if you have a carear like NFL, it is important any bad habit to abandonned it and never fall into it again, as a Christian, I cannot say I have No Symphaty for Aaron, but yes He lost all my respect and trust whatsoever, my heart goes to all who lost their lives.

[@joshh535]

As a Seahawks fan, also an atheist, it is disconcerting that you felt the need to mention your favorite team or your religion. Would it not have been sad if you were a Jets fan? Or if you were Muslim?

[@Doodieinthahouse]

No one cares

[@singed8853]

Christianity is a cult. Organized superstition is dangerous.

[@JoeMontenegro-d5y]

Praise the Lord for the sentence!!! And profound condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Bless 🙏🥰

[@rogerthrailkill4455]

Great looks like KZbin just doubled up on commercial time

[@BlainesMommy]

Moral of the story: don't get greedy. Had he stopped at the first 2 kills he wouldhave gotten away with it most likely

[@Shoewearer20211]

It’s crazy man that guy was so talented on the field. He made even the most seasoned veteran look bad. It’s just sad to think that he had a family he had a little baby and he had struggled so much in his early adult life and his childhood. I mean he was set he had just signed a contract for an absolute fortune playing five years in the NFL set for life and he still chose to kill three people even after being given it all. Absolute waste. Just think about it living in the big house that we saw him get brought out of in handcuffs walking away from a $40 million fortune a dream job people Chanting your name, a beautiful family to being a convicted murderer, losing it all and spending the rest of your life and a 6 x 8 foot cell, that is a big mean nasty sour pill to swallow

[@DemonicEmbrace]

He’s a serial killer . We don’t even know how many other people he killed. Do you think if he was a logical and sensible person he would known to not throw away his career and family. It’s a mix of drugs he was doing

[@lovelymelanin9336]

I’m so sorry for their loss!

[@tinalove8197]

He was so BLESSED AT BIRTH. He hit the genetic lottery of GOOD LOOKS, SKILLS AND TALENTS. To lose it all over PETTY NONSENSE was so sad.

[@jadmohsen8880]

This case is awful and tragic but all in all don’t think it’s fair to judge somebody who had the most advanced case of CTE known at the time. It’s a hard pill to swallow but we have to understand that mental illness is a real thing and can manifest in horror. Hernandez was very sick, while we definitely should hold him accountable, I think it works against us to demonise him.

[@Rachelle0070]

I’m done with the reporting as soon as I hear -“ oh difficult has this loss been for you sir?” I hate the stupid reporting on their questions - across the board !

[@poochiemane5326]

Exactly that was very stupid

[@Lutifah]

Thought this too… what kind of question is that??

[@Caleb_Mandrake872]

Also, the question - "Do you have anything to say to the victims?" as the defendants are being led to a police car.

[@terrysellers6712]

If he'd led the straight and narrow, he'd would have shattered NFL records beyond belief! Sad 😢and very painful for all parties concerned 😢. So,so, sorry for their pain!😢 I wish I could take it away from them and carry it for them! I'm old, and I'd hope they take solace of my complete sincerity of this! I know that isn't possible, but it makes me feel and hope makes all family feel better ❤️! Lost a sole 💔 and more than one!

[@joancharbonneau3510]

Aaron suffered from one of the worst TBI issues scientists had seen. His brain was a mess. Goes a long way in understanding how he impulsively made such poor choices. The whole thing is just so sad for everyone involved....and for us, who watched someone we admired lose his mind...

[@Jayla1-f9n]

My son used to play football. Hes still young but kinda build like aaron in his teen years. And let me tell u, one day at a game another player. Flipped him from his helmet onto the ground. Slammed him. I said hell no. Theres no way that wont have consequences in the future. Theres no way you can sustain such trauma and not have any issues in the future. Never again.

[@TstanDa-Man]

Aaron was addicted to spice/Sherm basically legal Sherm or PCP. It made him paranoid and his actions were erratic… that’s why he killed those two guys who Odin knew about the murder, and Asron was worried that Odin was going to rat him out, and so he ended up killing him. Little fact Chandler Jones who has been acting crazy lately saying Aaron didn’t kill himself played with Aaron on patriots around the time of murders. Well Chandler was best friends with Aaron and was known to smoke spice with him. Chandler got hi one night and ended up walking to police station butt naked screaming craziness. He was on spice you can literally google this story. The police station is right near the patriots stadium and a bunch of players live in the neighborhood…. CTE had effects but that mixed with a powerful drug like K2/Spice is a recipe for disaster

[@dariang4725]

This is one of the dumbest comments I've seen. 😂 it wasn't the fact that he made a career of slamming his head into other people, but it was synthetic cannabis. That shit is bad, but if it made you behave like this idiot then we would see ALOT more murders.

[@WolfPackNV]

Damn

[@ladytosha15]

Folks always tryna make excuses for people doing evil stuff makes me sick

[@jamesk2429]

cte is a valid excuse…

[@traceycampbell8961]

This story is heartbreaking because he was so young n had it all !!

[@Lynnleemattos]

I hated him🤮🤬 his parents raised a horrible son🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@kimclaire712]

No excuses for a serial killer.

[@ballen787]

“A downward spiral”?! Lol yeah I’d call that a bit of an understatement.

[@fpshooterful]

I am surprised this wasn't bigger then the OJ trial. Only because of how many layers are in this tragic story.

[@Dcjc25]

OJ Simpson was already long retired from football and was in movies by the time his situation happened. Aaron had just started his NFL career

[@fpshooterful]

@@Dcjc25 True... but just talking about modern times. Aaron still had somewhat a decent track record, for football that is, prior getting into NFL.

[@DemonicEmbrace]

I was in high school in 2014 and after the new show about him on Hulu I’m wondering how I didn’t catch this on headline news. Was he just not big at the time? He was a great tied end or was it exaggerated ?

[@soulchorea]

over 10 years ago is crazy -- I feel like this happened like 5 years ago tops

[@sherrytrobinson1546]

He knew, he was guilty. And GOD knew, he had to go, he was no good to anyone. That young man wasn’t the same , when his father pass. But didn’t give him the right to go around and murder people 😢. Such a SAD story period 😢rest in peace to the innocent 😢

[@Lynnleemattos]

The parents are too blame🤬

[@noinfo326]

👎

[@singed8853]

Things called gods are involved in this story?

[@DavidRamos-sr8cx]

Just another day in the NFL. Join my Reverse Fantasy League. Points for defensive penalties, technical fouls, unsportsmanlike conduct, child abuse, sexually assault, domestic violence, homicide, prison sentence. Congratulations to Brett Sinclair for winning the annual event when he chose the New England Patriots. This one player was difficult to beat.

[@washredskin887]

A very low % of players get into trouble. It's just that the ones that do get a lot of press.

[@jerrodtham]

He could be the Hall of Fame NFL if he didn’t visit the night club and always stay home and humbled himself. Lesson to us here. Don’t put yourself into temptation.

[@Chicken887last]

Never smoke marijuana. Lesson learned.

[@Jeffc288]

Crazy to think if he didn’t kill the last person. He’d probably not have ever been caught for everything else…

[@AC-te9dr]

Do you people pay attention when aaron had severe cte(brain injury/damage from the cte) which cuase behavior like killing and aggression

[@sophiawilson8696]

He was gay and self hate!

[@jayjay-bk3gb]

That was a stupid statement. So many others have CTE and the don't get violent.

[@bellahmarape8056]

He was up there in sports, he thought he was way above the law, nooo ways Arron, who is he to kill another human being, RIP AMERICAN DREAMERS, MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILIES BACK HOME 💔

[@aigerimbekbolatova8233]

I do strongly believe,that he killed those men . My condolences to the victims loved ones .

[@BestDiamond2495]

Cold heart! It’s very sad and heartbreaking for all victims. RIP🙏🏻

[@russbroda7207]

Fathers are lost to 16 year old sons all the time.

[@killsammi1737]

Saw a reel of Hernandez and can't even watch this, I pray for Lloyd and his family. I wish Hernandez's daughter the best.

[@winger9229]

This reminds me to Mikey Williams 😔 he also is in the same boat say no to violence

[@thenon-conversationalistur2008]

This guy had it ALL- what happened? He was Handsome- He was Rich-He was Healthy He was-Famous-He had a nice Family--

[@MiamiPush2theLimit]

He was not healthy. He was drug addicted and brain damaged.

[@harvey2609]

I remember wondering how did Aaron's brother turned out relatively normal. Boy was I wrong.

[@omarsroofing414]

Maybe the father abuse?

[@Help_me_understand]

This comment and question reminded me of Andrew Cunanan- Gianni Versaces murderer. Andrew was his dads favorite, dad devoted lots of time to Andrew and it’s believed he sexually abused him. Most people are not just born evil… who knows what aaron actually went through with his father.. macho men who act so tough-but really are weak cowards who will harm their children.

[@waterurplants3767]

@@omarsroofing414he did. he was a very violent man

[@EmeraldJade66]

@harvey2609 ... It's not relatively normal when you premeditate a massacre/threat to UConn. He comes across that way or did before and right after his brothers death but when he was arrested for this premeditated incident that's not normal or even relatively normal by no means. He has serious mental issues as well it seems which I hope he's been able to get professional help for. I wish him well 100% because DJ does seem like a really intelligent and cool guy. He's just missing his famous brother beyond words which is understandable needless to say and could be the motive or part of the motive behind such a plan. Don't know and haven't heard or read how he's doing now 2024. I assume he's out of jail and he's getting on with his life by now 2024. Like you, I thought the same too about him but had to recant big time after this incident occurred. (lawandcrime.com/high-profile/will-i-kill-absolutely-troubled-brother-of-aaron-hernandez-allegedly-planned-mass-shootings-at-universities-according-to-police/)

[@kimmij6873]

This is a dark dark tale. Feel so bad for that dude who knew exactly what was coming … Aaron was ruthless…had the world in his hands…don’t know if he was crazy or severely brain damaged.. he was paranoid that’s for sure.. just don’t know what to think. Was he evil or was it all those hits to the head???

[@scottleung9587]

Probably the latter - if you don’t have your mental health in check, you should seek help from a professional before your life spirals out of control.

[@kimmij6873]

@@scottleung9587 I agree! Someone once said that it had to be a nightmare in his head.. I believe that.

[@yassinm69]

Im not feeling bad for these guy ,he was evil taking ppls life why ???

[@sharonewing2284]

Why did he kill Lloyd. I don't understand.

[@ChosenOne6666]

The level of entitlement

[@djenzo2450]

He had it all He threw it all away Then he takes the cowards way out Aaron Hernandez was a coward in every sense of the word

[@djenzo2450]

​@@kam45000 you don't have to tell me about suicide I suffer from severe depression and ocpd and I have thought about committing suicide several times when I say it's the coward's way it depends on why someone commits suicide if you do it to escape punishment like he did then you are a coward

[@JeffreyBall-y2o]

My heart goes out to the family members. Hopefully, they can move on with their lives somehow.

[@goodapplebadapple1369]

Imagine sitting in a jail cell for the rest of your life while your watching the your nfl team win the superbowl!

[@gregdahlen4375]

would it have been rest of his life?

[@MelanieFortier-v1n]

Hendez. My fav

[@WitchBoozy]

Why is it so hard to find who was in the Toyota from the first murder? Is it so hard to track it down?

[@RICARDOGUERRA.]

Life is a restaurant no one leaves without paying

[@prettybabyface7313]

This’s some serious facts 👌

[@AdanZepeda-h8q]

Calm down Joe dirt life is a garden dig it

[@catmejia6109]

Mark twain ? Is that you

[@martinlutherking6550]

Anyone seen his nfl combine workout footage? I heard the dude was killing it out there.

[@CityBohoGirl]

People are saying no pity? Evil and sadly uninformed. He was sexually abused and had one of the worst cases of CTE neurologists had ever seen. Karen’s step off of your judgmental soapboxes plssssss

[@Garbeaux.]

Who sexually abused him? I didn’t know that.

[@who_me4321]

They all do not kill. He aint the first, neither the last. So no excuse

[@MelanieFortier-v1n]

Guards killed him jellous gettingout 17:14 ting out

[@CityBohoGirl]

@@Garbeaux. In his documentary it’s clearly stated and just Google it. His attorney verifies that he was, in fact, “intensely”’sexually molested as a boy but all have refused to say who it was. His attorney shared that this abuse made him question if he was gay later in life.

[@margief1798]

They are definitely not Hero's!! Hernandez was a coward who took the easy way out instead of taking his punishment!! He had it all and it wasn't enough!!

[@diamondd2778]

Great show❤