The Truth about Aaron

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To football fans, Aaron Hernandez was a superstar, helping the University of Florida win the national title in 2008 before being drafted by the New England Patriots. He set records with Rob Gronkowski for touchdowns and yardage, and in 2012, he contributed to the team's Super Bowl XLVI appearance. However, his NFL career abruptly ended when he was arrested on June 26, 2013, for the murder of Odin Lloyd, leading to his release from the Patriots. While on trial for Lloyd's murder, he was indicted for two additional murders. Convicted in the Lloyd case, Aaron died by suicide in his jail cell at the age of twenty-seven. This emotionally charged biography, also a memoir of family, football, and true crime, reveals the previously unknown story of a man who was not fully understood. Jonathan Hernandez, drawing on personal recollections and other sources, presents a comprehensive portrait of his brother, addressing his talent, sexuality, crimes, and the devastating effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on his brain. Filled with revealing insights, this account is a poignant exploration of promise, tragedy, and loss, told by someone who knew Aaron better than anyone else.