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Thursday, 16 April 2015

How do you have a $40m contract & go kill someone? Ex-NFL star Hernandez sentenced to life in prison

How do you mess up your life so badly? Aaron Hernandez had a lot going for him. He was a popular athlete, good looking, had a fiancee, had a daughter, he was young, considered one of the top tight ends in professional American football, had a mansion, had a $40million contract, had a standout career ahead of him and he went and killed someone? Maybe even three people.

The Former New England Patriots was convicted of first-degree murder yesterday April 15th and was sentenced to life in prison without a possibility of parole. He will spend the remainder of his natural life in prison. How sad is this? He had a promising future but couldn't leave gang life alone.

The 25 year old was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, a 27yr old landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating his fiancee's sister.


Hernandez's mother, Terri, and his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict. Hernandez, his eyes red, mouthed to them: "Be strong. Be strong." Lloyd's mother also cried.

Read all about his ordeal below from his Wikipedia page

Trials for murder and shootings

2012 Boston double homicide

Hernandez was investigated in connection with a double murder that took place on July 16, 2012, in Boston's South End when Daniel Jorge Correia de Abreu, 29, and Safiro Teixeira Furtado, 28, both of Dorchester, were killed by gunshots fired into their vehicle. On May 15, 2014, Hernandez was indicted on murder charges for the killings of Abreu and Furtado, with additional charges of armed assault and attempted murder associated with shots fired at the surviving occupants in the vehicle.

2013 Miami shooting lawsuit
On June 13, 2013, Alexander S. Bradley, described as a friend of Hernandez's, filed a lawsuit against Hernandez in a Florida federal court. Bradley claimed that on February 13, 2013, Hernandez had shot him while the two were riding in a car on Interstate 95 in Palm Beach County, following an altercation at a Miami strip club; Bradley alleged that he lost his right eye as a result. When police came to assist Bradley, he declined to name his assailant, and no arrest was made at the time. Bradley's lawsuit was dismissed on June 17, 2013, as a result of incorrect paperwork, and refiled on June 19, 2013.

On September 3, 2013, Hernandez's lawyers filed a postponement request in federal court until his murder charges were resolved. They said it would be legally unfair to Hernandez to permit the lawsuit to continue while he is defending himself in the shooting death of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd.

2013 murder of Odin Lloyd (pictured below)
On June 18, 2013, the police searched Hernandez's house in North Attleboro for several hours in connection with an investigation into the shooting death of a friend, Odin Lloyd. Lloyd's body was found in an industrial park about a mile away from Hernandez's house with multiple gunshot wounds to the back and chest.[42][43] The Massachusetts State Police obtained a search warrant after evidence surfaced that Hernandez intentionally destroyed his home security system. A cell phone belonging to Hernandez was turned over to police "in pieces" and Hernandez allegedly hired a "team of house cleaners" the same day Lloyd's body was discovered, raising additional suspicion.[44] On June 20, 2013, the Boston Herald reported the Patriots had "barred" Hernandez from Gillette Stadium.[45] According to NFL.com, Patriots owner Robert Kraft decided to have Patriots staff ask Hernandez to leave because he did not want Gillette to be "the site of a media stakeout".
However, the Boston Globe reported that the Patriots front office had decided days before Hernandez's arrest that if Hernandez were arrested on any charge related to the case, even an obstruction of justice charge, he would be released.

On June 26, 2013, Hernandez was taken from his home in handcuffs and into police custody. The Patriots released Hernandez about 90 minutes later, before officially knowing the charges against him.

Their press release stated: A young man was murdered last week and we extend our sympathies to the family and friends who mourn his loss. Words cannot express the disappointment we feel knowing that one of our players was arrested as a result of this investigation. We realize that law enforcement investigations into this matter are ongoing. We support their efforts and respect the process. At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do.

Later that day, Hernandez was charged with first-degree murder, in addition to five gun-related charges; he was held without bail at the Bristol County Jail. Two other men were also arrested in connection with Lloyd's death: Carlos Ortiz, on June 27, 2013, and Ernest Wallace on June 28,2013.

Ortiz revealed to the police that Hernandez had secretly rented an apartment in Franklin, Massachusetts. A subsequent search of the apartment, according to the Associated Press, "turned up ammunition and clothing that police believe could be evidence in the murder case against him".

On August 22, 2013, Aaron Hernandez was indicted by a grand jury for the murder of Odin Lloyd. On September 6, 2013, he was arraigned and pled not guilty to first-degree murder. He was held without bail but reserved the right to request bail later.

On September 27, 2013, Jenkins was indicted on a perjury charge in connection with Lloyd's killing.

On April 15, 2015, Hernandez was found guilty of murder in the first degree, a charge that automatically carries a sentence of life in prison without a possibility of parole, as well as five firearm charges. Hernandez did not face the death penalty, as the state of Massachusetts abolished the death penalty in 1984.

92 comments:

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    1. He should go, and spend d money in jail. God punish him.

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    2. What a pity

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    3. Linda u r indeed "our sweetheart" for releasing our comments on time. God bless u, and more power to ur elbows. Thumbs up dear.

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    4. God save us from evil ppl. Linddaobserve

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    5. Naija celebs don't go to jail

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    6. All the devil delights in doing is killing God's dream in ones life.. and that's the scriptures urged us to be vigilant because the Satan is seeking for those to devour.. see this young man now. 1 pet 5:7. John 10:10

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    7. Sad but what's wrong with your use of English Madame?Had??Is his daughter dead?

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    8. Wasted life..Can u imagine life in jail..

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    9. So sad........wat a pity.

      The gods are not to blame
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    10. I won't say I pity him. He has to face the consequences of his actions. I just pity his mom, daughter and fiancee for the untold pains this will cause them.



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    11. Some things and people r better left behind when climbing d ladder of success. If he had left d gang life behind and lived a modest life, all these won't have happened. What a waste! He fell so hard on d floor without honor. Pathetic!

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  2. Oh! God help, and save us frm tragic death.

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    1. This one no be ordinary, from d deepest end of hell na him he trouble start,happy prison life...

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    2. Where do u get the mind to kill anothe human being?

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  3. That's why I like American Law. Justice served!! If its Nigeria....hmmmmm

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  4. Ogechi@ afakos@yahoo.com16 April 2015 at 09:26

    What a waste. Well he is reaping what he has sown.

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  5. Justice does not care if you wealth or young..he is an idiot. Rot in jail.

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  6. Its just the cuteness am still trynna get over...you would have his heart was that swt
    He destroyed himself

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    1. Hmmm, life is over for him.

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    2. You're just a ho! A b**ch ass ho.
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    3. She is calamari now... Wat do u expect

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    4. You dis skelewu are sure u are ok in d head. Stupid attention seeker

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    5. Dear Oluwa Kemi Aderemi, you're a ho too and want to be mentioned ba?
      You have been mentioned! Return the phone you borrowed to the owner. See foolish goat wey put full name and surname for LIB con dey call anonymous person attention seeker. You're dead in the head mofo!


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  7. You can kill someone and expects to go scot free in an organised society. Serves him right.

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  8. Linlin, Kekwa nke bu 'get have'? Na wa for you o. The evil that men do living with them is otherwise known as NEMESIS.

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  9. ....get have....

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  10. Wishing him long life and prosperity in prison.

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  11. This aboki u are a big fool. Cattle rearing idiot.

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  12. He got what he deserves.
    Faceoflib

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  13. This is what happens when you have access to guns. Jah Jehova amagidon.

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  14. That's what happens when u can easily get gun and easily make use of it.......that's what happens when I think using drugs its fun.......

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  15. something came through mind and I think I need to know what is the delay behind a+ music completion? ambode is the new elect gov he seems to forget many lagosian are still wondering if his real and if his really keeping to his words pls I want you to rise this matter we are not fools we voted because want all promises fulfilled. we want to know we the outcome of the a+ music competition.

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  16. See how he just wasted his life for no reason.

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  17. Too bad of him. Ladies do you know the vitamins that will increase your hair growth? To know more visit www.starryviv.blogspot.com

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  18. Hmmm ds guy has ended his entire life.wtf did he do dat 4

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  19. something came through mind and I think I need to know what is the delay behind a+ music completion? ambode is the new elect gov he seems to forget many lagosian are still wondering if his real and if his really keeping to his words pls I want you to rise this matter we are not fools we voted because want all promises fulfilled. we want to know we the outcome of the a+ music competition.

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  20. wow,he ruined himself
    visit www.oluwamitosinblog.com

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  21. correct the post headline.

    How do you ""get have"" a $40m contract & go kill someone? Ex-NFL star Hernandez sentenced to life in prison"

    #davidking

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  22. correct the post headline.

    How do you ""get have"" a $40m contract & go kill someone? Ex-NFL star Hernandez sentenced to life in prison"

    #davidking

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  23. Put the blame on Mr devil the destroyer.

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  24. Ms Linda first and foremost, which one be get and have together??
    Abeg change ur headline..

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  25. It's so sad!!!!Y??How can a handsome,young guy that's had things going on for him be able to kill!!!Looking at his face I wud never think he's capable of murder.

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  26. another wasted career/life

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  27. Too bad for him.
    He won't just learn his lesson but will learn it throughout his life time.

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  28. Waoo. This guy is so terrible. Killed several people including a friend and also shot at another friend who lost his eyes. I wonder how many others he had killed without trace.. Its good to live in a country where the justice system works otherwise this guy with all the influence he has will continue killing and going scot free.

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  29. And he showed no remorse whatsoever all throughout his hearing and sentencing,such an animal even with all the money he still lived a thug life, oh well I'm sure there's a gang waiting for him in prison.

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  30. Mexican ESE! who didn't realize the commitment and tireless effort of the US law enforcement agencies and justice system in murder cases like this, hombre no watch forensic detectives lol....welcome to the USA......we really need a justice system that works like this in Nigeria Linda
    Well its just too bad from someone of his stats....sorry ESE

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  31. Some people are delusional in the worst possible ways. He was about that life living as a millionaire. I don't know how he wakes up every morning after such a huge fall from grace. Life is a true nightmare for him now.

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  32. I really feel for him but how come he got himself into sure act of murdering, too bad.

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  33. Dem dey follow am from his village, remote control things. Linda take note!

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  34. No more bad bitches sucking his dick
    everyday

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  35. Like we Africans will say and believe, "dem follow am from him Mama village" Anuofia! Ewu Sallah!

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  36. Ojukokoro na put am for trouble

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  37. NOTHING SAD ABOUT IT ... GO TO JAIL. YOU KILL SOMEONE YOU FACE THE JUSTICE


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  38. a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    Gud for him....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  39. Don't care if he is ugly or cute.
    He killed..another human being
    Keep him locked away forever.
    Ugly fool

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  40. He was high on cheap drugs.. Just 25? Oyo is ur middle name..

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  41. IDIOT GOOD FOR HIM

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  42. Well.....very sad but let's not forget that when there is LIFE and there is CHRIST, there is HOPE......

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  43. Such a waste of cuteness
    Its a pity
    Justice is now served
    So face and be nice in your next world

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  44. Wow!! Thnk God dere waz justice b4 dem turn am to black thng.

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  45. Why did he do it? He thought he'd get away with it of course

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  46. So sad, what are his reasons for killing so many people?

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  47. How sad! Who is to blame for his behavior, the society, his peer group or his parents, what a waste!!!

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  48. Good for him , he deserved to be hanged.

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  49. Madam LI:- IF na African him be i for say dm do am folo from Village but as na omo oyibo tor hand of devil

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  50. He is either a sentimental fool or just gone crazy

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  51. His village people

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  52. You can take a man outta the hood b you can't take the hood outta him. Waste of talent honestly, you don't get 40m for naught.

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  53. Good for him. I do not pity him. He is a racist and lots of lives of the African-Americans have been wasted by these white racists. The latest was that of a white cop who fired more than eight times at a black motorist just because of a burnt rear light. Five of the shots hit the man. The black man was unharmed. He was killed in cold blood. Compare that with a FRSC man firing at a motorist because of a broken rear light! End of story.

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  54. He does not even look white totally. He looks Hispanic. Racist and murderer.

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  55. Na Home Trouble

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