What Went Down?
During the 2013 NFL offseason, Aaron Hernandez, a former tight end for the New England Patriots, was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd, a semi-professional football player, was in a relationship with the sister of Hernandez’s fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins. Following his arrest, the Patriots swiftly released Hernandez, severing ties with the promising athlete.
The investigation revealed a complex web of evidence, including surveillance footage, text messages, and ballistics linking Hernandez to the crime. In 2015, he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Massachusetts.
While serving his sentence, Hernandez was also tried for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado. He was accused of shooting the two men following an altercation outside a Boston nightclub. In 2017, however, Hernandez was acquitted of these charges after a separate trial.
Aaron Hernandez’s fall from NFL stardom to a life sentence for murder remains one of the most shocking and tragic stories in sports history, spotlighting issues of violence, mental health, and missed opportunities.
Details
- Mugshot Lookup: Aaron Hernandez
- Date: June 2013
- Location: Bristol County Jail, Massachusetts
- Reason for Arrest: Charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd
