Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide, Says Prison Officials
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Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide, Says Prison Officials
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According to prison officials, Hernandez hanged himself.
He was acquitted in Suffolk Superior Court on charges of killing Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado in a drive by shooting in the South End of Boston on July 16, 2012.
Hernandez was also acquitted of witness intimidation for shooting prosecution witness Alexander Bradley in 2013 in Florida.
He was convicted of having illegal possession of a firearm.
Hernandez is serving a life sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd, which he was found guilty of in April of 2015.
The Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots are scheduled to visit with President Donald Trump today.
Full Statement from the Department of Corrections Rgarding the Death of Aaron Hernandez:
On April 19, 2017 Aaron Hernandez was discovered hanged in his cell by corrections officers at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley Massachusetts at approximately 3:05 a.m., lifesaving techniques were attempted on Mr. Hernandez and he was transported to UMASS Leominster where he was pronounced dead at 4:07 a.m. by a physician at the hospital.
Mr. Hernandez was in a single cell in a general population housing unit. Mr. Hernandez hanged himself utilizing a bed sheet that he attached to his cell window. Mr. Hernandez also attempted to block his door from the inside by jamming the door with various items. The Massachusetts State Police are on scene and the investigation continues. Mr. Hernandez’s next of kin have been notified.
Originally posted 6:47 a.m.
Updated 7:56 a.m.
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2001
3/7/2001
New England
OT
Adrian Klemm
Arrested on a misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of property after allegedly punching another motorist's windshield in a traffic dispute.
one year probation, 50 hours community service, $455 compensation
2001
5/16/2001
New England
WR
Terry Glenn
Arrested in Walpole, Mass., on domestic abuse charges. Dropped
2001
12/27/2001
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DE
Bobby Hamilton
Arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife at their Cumberland, R.I., apartment. Dropped
2003
0/21/2003
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OL
Kenyatta Jones
Arrested for allegedly assaulting his roommate with scalding water. One year probation, team released him within days
2004
4/17/2004
New England
CB
Ty Law
Arrested in the South Beach section of Miami after he allegedly led police on a brief car and foot chase. Dropped
2004
7/18/2004
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WR
Marquise Walker
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2006
6/25/2006
New England
DL
Johnathan Sullivan
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2008
2/5/2008
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CB
Willie Andrews
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2008
2/26/2008
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Kevin Faulk
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2008
4/27/2008
New England
OL
Nick Kaczur
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2008
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New England
CB
Willie Andrews
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2010
9/25/2010
New England
DB
Bret Lockett
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2011
11/1/2011
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WR
Julian Edelman
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2012
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2013
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TE
Aaron Hernandez
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2013
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CB
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