Murder Weekly - Crime, Espionage, and Murder Thrillers

"FROM SUPER BOWL TO SUICIDE: AARON HERNANDEZ'S FALL FROM NFL STAR TO CONVICTED MURDERER"

April 12, 2026·24 min
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Reid Carter rings in the New Year with the NFL star who threw it all away. Aaron Hernandez: University of Florida star, New England Patriots tight end, $40 million contract signed six weeks after allegedly killing two men over a spilled drink. June 2013: Odin Lloyd found shot five times one mile from Hernandez's mansion. Lloyd's final texts to his sister: "Did you see who I am with?" "NFL." "Just so you know." Convicted of first-degree murder. Life without parole. Acquitted in double homicide five days before hanging himself in his cell. Age 27. Brain showed severe CTE. Conviction reinstated 2019.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there’s free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

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