Aaron Hernandez's fiancée condemns jokes made about late NFL player
"It's sad that I'm trying to raise my children in such a cruel world," said Hernandez' partner and mother of his only child.
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Aaron Hernandez' fiancee takes stand
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez is standing trial in a 2012 South Boston double murder. His fiancee Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez testified Thursday, March 30, 2017 as Hernandez looked on.
Aaron Hernandez was a "chameleon"
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"48 Hours" on 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."
"48 Hours" preview
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.
Sneak peek: All-American Murder
What made NFL star Aaron Hernandez kill and kill himself? Best-selling author James Patterson unravels Hernandez's complicated and troubling story -- and you don't know the half of it yet. Watch a "48 Hours" special Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
Patterson on Hernandez's secret life
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.
Patterson on telling a good story
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.
Patterson on allure of Hernandez case
"You talk about twists and turns and surprises, this story has those in a way that -- it's unimaginable," the author says of the former New England Patriots star. Patterson unravels Hernandez’s complicated and troubling story in a new book and a special "48 Hours." Watch "All-American Murder" Saturday, Jan.20 at 10/9c on CBS.
"48 Hours" Special
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez made headlines throughout his life. Many questions are still raised about his suicide and the effect CTE had on him. Senior Executive Producer of "48 Hours," Susan Zirinsky, joined CBSN to talk about the upcoming special, "All-American Murder."
Preview: All-American Murder
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.
CBS Sports highlights
Lawyers for Aaron Hernandez say he suffered from "severe" CTE brain damage. And after a young fan was injured by a foul ball at Yankee stadium, a number of MLB teams will extend their netting. However, the New York Yankees are not one of them. CBS Sports' Bill Reiter, the host of "Reiter Than You," joins CBSN with more.
Study: Hernandez had CTE
A study that came out Thursday said former football star Aaron Hernandez had a severe form of CTE, a degenerative brain disease found in people who have received repeated blows to the head. Hernandez took his life earlier this year in prison. James Brown reports.
Aaron Hernandez ruling
The murder conviction of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been vacated. This comes almost a month after Hernandez committed suicide in prison. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
Details emerge in Hernandez's death
When correction officers found former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanging in his prison cell early Wednesday, they also found an apparent message on his forehead. Prison officials believe it was a suicide, but his family expressed skepticism and promised their own investigation. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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Hernandez legal analysis
Former NFL player Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his cell overnight; officials said he hanged himself with a bed sheet. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for murder but was in the midst of an appeal. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the legal aspects of the case.
Hernandez commits suicide
Officials say former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in his prison cell overnight. The 27-year-old was serving a life sentence for murder. The Boston Globe's Mike Bello joins CBSN with more.
Aaron Hernandez dead
Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison while serving a life sentence for murder. Anna Meiler from Boston station WBZ joins CBSN with the latest.
Aaron Hernandez commits suicide
CBS News confirms former NFL star Aaron Hernandez committed suicide overnight in a Massachusetts prison. He had just been acquitted Friday in a 2012 double killing. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Aaron Hernandez trial
27-year-old Aaron Hernandez, a former New England Patriots football star, appeared in a Boston courtroom March 1, 2017 to face charges he killed two men in Boston's South End in 2012. A prosecutor said Hernandez became enraged over a spilled drink. Hernandez is already serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd.
Hernandez will get an automatic appeal of his life sentence for murder
Hernandez will get an automatic appeal of his life sentence for murder. The former New England Patriots tight end was convicted Wednesday in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of his fiancee. Don Dahler reports from Fall River, Massachusetts.
Relatives of both Lloyd and Hernandez were seen crying in the court room after the verdict was read
A Massachusetts jury convicted former NFL star Aaron Hernandez of first degree murder in the 2013 shooting death of his friend Odin Lloyd. Relatives of both Lloyd and Hernandez were seen crying in the court room after the verdict was read.
Attorneys for ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez called just three witnesses in his murder trial, compared to the more than 130 witnesses called by the prosecution
Attorneys for ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez called just three witnesses in his murder trial, compared to the more than 130 witnesses called by the prosecution. As the trial heads into closing arguments, Michelle Miller looks back the trial's key moments.
Shayanna Jenkins testified that she asked Aaron Hernandez point blank if he was involved in Odin Lloyd's murder
Shayanna Jenkins testified that she asked Aaron Hernandez point blank if he was involved in Odin Lloyd's murder. "48 Hours'" Michelle Sigona explains the importance of Jenkins being called to the stand.
Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
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Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
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Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
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Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
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Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
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Messi, Inter Miami win first-ever MLS Cup title, defeating Vancouver 3-1
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
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Hegseth won't commit to releasing video of second strike on alleged drug boat
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
Afghan refugees forge their way on the soccer pitch
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Gaza ceasefire talks in "critical moment" as second phase in deal yet to begin
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11 killed, including 3 children, in shooting at a South African bar
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Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees in Oval Office ceremony
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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