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The sports world was stunned earlier today when it was revealed that former star tight end for the New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez, had reportedly committed suicide.
Hernandez appeared to have hanged himself with a bed sheet in his cell less than week after being acquitted in a double murder case.
Bother Hernandez’s attorney Jose Baez as well as his former agent Brian Murphy have spoken out and believe there is a good chance that foul play was involved.
Reports TMZ…
We’ve learned attorney Jose Baez — who just got a not guilty verdict for Aaron last week in the double murder case — has launched an investigation on behalf of Hernandez family and they are not buying the suicide story.
We’re told Baez believes this could be a murder either by inmates or the folks who run the prison.
Baez says the family is “devastated” and does not believe Aaron was in a frame of mind to take his life.
From Hernandez's former agent … https://t.co/9fejDKFXem
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 19, 2017
Absolutely no chance he took his own life. Chico was not a saint, but my family and I loved him and he would never take his own life.
— Brian Murphy (@A1Murph) April 19, 2017
Naturally, with a situation as shocking as this there have been many reactions from both those inside the NFL community as well as from fans across the nation.
Here is a sampling, starting with a few NFL players, coaches and media…
Asked by CNBC days ago for one word to associate with Aaron Hernandez, Bill Belichick said, "tragedy."
From beginning to end, a tragedy.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 19, 2017
That former Pats teammate added: "I'll never believe (Aaron Hernandez) went out that way. Yes he has emotions, but he's not wired like that"
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 19, 2017
Aaron Hernandez is one murder appeal victory away from scoring touchdowns for some team again.. what a day
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 15, 2017
Or not https://t.co/npmyK2z9PV
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 19, 2017
#RIP Aaron Hernandez…something doesn't feel right about him committing suicide…#prayingfor✌🏾…
GOOD MORNING TO ALL…
— IKE TAYLOR (@Ike_SwagginU) April 19, 2017
I thought he was about to appeal his case. Wow🤔🤔🤔 https://t.co/XFm6DzGzC6
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 19, 2017
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) April 19, 2017
Adversity should never beat you… have a blessed day
— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) April 19, 2017
BB said it best re Aaron Hernandez: tragedy. Every piece of it, tragic. Found hung in cell. Wasting (cont) https://t.co/ufxSsDFQND
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 19, 2017
Here some typical fan reactions…
Let Aaron Hernandez's death serve as a reminder to associate with the right people as you go through life.
— John (@WritehookDFS) April 19, 2017
Confused on why there is so much sympathy for Aaron Hernandez
— Trey Keiffer (@Trey_Keiffer) April 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/_Coopavelli/status/854672241329680384
I see a lot of people celebrating Aaron Hernandez death. Just remember his daughter, family, and his victims family are going through a lot.
— The Kurgan (@TheKurgan316) April 19, 2017
Interesting how the Facebook killer is a coward for committing suicide but Aaron Hernandez is a 'tragedy' because he could play football.
— ZG (@ZGordz) April 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/Briiseppe/status/854667317648773121
https://twitter.com/JessAbela26/status/854667153903042561
Man, I just can't care as much about this guy killing himself as ESPN seems to want me to.
— Ira Schoffel (@IraSchoffel) April 19, 2017
22 veterans commit suicide everyday after experiencing hell for our freedom. If only they got as much attention as murderer Aaron Hernandez
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/bcuban/status/854694831087661056
And of course, this being the internet, there were jokes. Many, many jokes…
https://twitter.com/NoChiIlSports/status/854683750776672257
Roger Goodell issues fine to bedsheet for targeting Aaron Hernandez
— Playmaker TD 🏈 (@playmakerTD) April 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/JimmyKing10/status/854697651564158976
https://twitter.com/rxlnd/status/854678310940487680
*hears about Aaron Hernandez*
*sees Julia Roberts trending*
IS SHE DEAD TOO?!
*checks*
Nah, she good pic.twitter.com/Xywxvwm7zK— ✊🏿🇺🇸🇳🇬 MIA I'M A COP🐝 (@KingTimmahB) April 19, 2017
Aaron Hernandez choked even harder than the Falcons.
— B. Miller (@BlaiseInKC) April 19, 2017
Stay classy, internet.
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