Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez's brother opens up about late NFL star's secrets

Aaron Hernandez's brother opens up as Jonathan Hernandez's new book "The Truth About Aaron" is being released

All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez

What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill -- and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels what he calls the most fascinating, complicated and troubling crime story of our times

New "48 Hours" special looks at rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez

In a new special for "48 Hours," best-selling author James Patterson switches to non-fiction for a story he calls the most troubling crime story of our time: the rise and fall of Aaron Hernandez. Patterson joined CBSN to preview "All-American Murder."

James Patterson explores Aaron Hernandez case on "48 Hours"

Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez was convicted of murder in 2015 and later died by suicide in a Massachusetts prison. Best-selling author James Patterson calls it the most troubling crime story of our time. He takes on the case in his new book, "All-American Murder," which raises the question of whether a degenerative brain disease linked to football could have caused his violent behavior. Patterson joins "CBS This Morning" to preview his "48 Hours" special, which airs Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.

Preview: All-American Murder: A "48 Hours" special

What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story and says "you don’t know the half of it yet." Watch a "48 Hours" special Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.

The evolution of Aaron Hernandez

A timeline of major events in the life of the football star turned convicted murder

Urban Meyer: Aaron Hernandez "was one of the most brilliant players"

Urban Meyer, Aaron Hernandez's head football coach at the University of Florida, tells CBS News that during his 31-year college coaching career "I've never seen one like him." For more, watch"All-American-Murder: A "'48 Hours' Special" reported by author James Patterson, Saturday, Jan 20 at 10/9c on CBS.

Read excerpts of James Patterson's new book, "All-American Murder"

The best-selling author's latest book is due out on January 22

Aaron Hernandez "had this bizarre other life," says author

The former New England Patriots star seemed to have it all -- but he also had a secret life. Best-selling author James Patterson investigates the rise and fall of Hernandez in "All-American Murder" -- his new book and a special "48 Hours" airing Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.

"You want characters that are interesting in a lot of different ways," says James Patterson

The best-selling author, who wrote a new book of the rise and fall of the NFL superstar, reveals what's key to telling good story. For more on Hernandez's story, watch "All-American Murder: A '48 Hours' Special" reported by Patterson Saturday at 10/9c on CBS.

James Patterson investigates Aaron Hernandez's life and death in a "48 Hours" special

The best-selling author unravels the complicated and troubling story of the convicted murderer and former New England Patriots player in "All-American Murder" airing Saturday, Jan. 20 on CBS

Aaron Hernandez's brain was severely damaged by disease, researcher says

Dr. Ann McKee said CTE had significantly impacted key parts of Hernandez's brain, including the hippocampus and the frontal lobe

Attorney: Aaron Hernandez had "severe" CTE, lawsuit filed

Former NFL star committed suicide in prison where he was serving a life sentence for murder

Prosecutors ask court to reinstate Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction

Aaron Hernandez's conviction was voided after the former New England Patriots player killed himself in prison

Hernandez case renews push to change Mass. legal tradition

On Monday, lawmakers will hear testimony on a bill that would keep intact criminal convictions of people who die before their appeals are heard

Fiancee says Aaron Hernandez denied rumors he was gay

The second part of a two-part interview with Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez aired Tuesday on the "Dr. Phil" show

Aaron Hernandez's fiancee questions "odd" suicide note

Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez told Dr. Phil McGraw she doesn't think the ex-NFL star committed suicide

Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's conviction in 2013 murder

Judge ruled that the former New England Patriots tight end's conviction can be erased because he died before his appeal was heard

"YOU'RE RICH": Aaron Hernandez's suicide note to fiancee

Court documents released Friday include a letter to the ex-NFL star's fiancee, as well as reports detailing his prison disciplinary record

Police reveal new photos, details about Aaron Hernandez suicide

Correction officers found cardboard had been shoved into the tracks of Hernandez's cell door and shampoo on the floor to make it slippery, report says