Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez charged with murder; Prosecutorial, defense remarks added

Posted at 2:50 pm on June 26, 2013 by Sarah D.

Hernandez was officially released by the New England Patriots following his arrest this morning. Last week, a body was discovered near his home. The deceased was reportedly an “associate” of Hernandez.

NOW: Family of victim Odin Lloyd in courtroom at arraignment of Aaron Hernandez (LIVE) http://t.co/Q2ZYCnNWc1 pic.twitter.com/9Z0UYsyrTq
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) June 26, 2013

The charges made against ex Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez will be revealed shortly when the court hearing begins
— Darren Fletcher (@DFletcherSport) June 26, 2013

Media are now reporting that Hernandez has just been charged with murder.

BREAKING: Aaron Hernandez faces 6 charges: one charge of murder, five gun charges.
— FOX Sports NFL (@NFLonFOX) June 26, 2013

Aaron Hernandez charged with murder and five gun-related charges; pleads not guilty.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 26, 2013

BREAKING: Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez charged with murder in death of Odin Lloyd.
— Brennan McGovern (@B_McGovern5) June 26, 2013

Hernandez is expressionless. #7news pic.twitter.com/XMS4NsdCJF
— Brad Tatum (@BradTatum) June 26, 2013

We will continue to monitor this story and update with further developments.

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Remarks from the prosecutor, via WBZ-TV managing editor Peter Wilson:

Prosecutor: Lloyd last seen leaving in company of Aaron Hernandez. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Numerous gunshot wounds to the body. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Five 45 caliber shells recovered. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Phone recovered and analyzed. Showed communication between the two in hours before death. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: At Hernandez home, knocked on door, no answer, but people were home.
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Warrant was issued to seize surveillance at Hernandez home. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Footage was missing. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Surveillance showed arrival of Hernandez' friends. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: The 3 left at 1:12 am toward RI. Cell tracked to gas station. 2:10am stopped bought gas and continued to victim's home. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Camera in Odin Lloyd's captured Hernandez in neighborhood. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: During ride to N. Attleboro. Talked about visit to Boston club Rumor. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Text sent. "Did you see who I am with?" #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Gulf station canera captures them near industrial park. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: 3:23am Camera captures car traveling to gravel road. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: 4 minutes later. Car visible again. During the interim gunshots heard. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Then caught again on home surveillance. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: autopsy performed. Gunshot wounds. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Body was not dumped there. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: 3:30am surveillance captured AH and 2 others at his home. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Camera shows Hernandez with gun in his hand. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Family of Odin Lloyd leaving court while prosecutor continues… #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Attendant at rental found shell casings. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Casing sent to ballistics and matched victim. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Tire impressions at scene analyzed. Shows victim shot right by car. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Further search of area near shooting. Found different gun. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

https://twitter.com/PetesWire/status/349965914067841024

Prosecutor: Found large capacity rifle with magazine in it. Match of fingerprint of defendant. He had no firearms license. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Tried to speak with AH girlfriend. Was cooperative. AH told her to stop talking to PD. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: AH went to club with victim Friday night. He spoke with people AH was not happy with. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: He orchestrated the execution. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: He then drove home, entered home with gun, and tried to get rid of gun. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: He orchestrated crime from the beginning. He should be held without bail. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Prosecutor: Effort he has already engaged indicates he might flee. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

And now, the defense:

Defense: We would like to he heard on bail. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: This is a circumstantial case. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: He is a homeowner in NA. He lives in domestic partnership with 8 month old baby. He deserves to return home. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: He has cooperated as best he can. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

https://twitter.com/PetesWire/status/349967778922496001

Defense: he has no history of violence. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Judge: No bail for Aaron Hernandez. Murder in first degree. #wbz http://t.co/fHeWC1LPa2
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: asks judge to enter order restricting public comment on this case. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: Commonwealth agrees to limit comment. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Judge: court has to be mindful of the publicity this case has received. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Defense: There is an affidavit. We are both in agreement that it should be sealed. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Judge appears to want more out in public. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Judge: Next hearing July 24th. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

Hernandez has left court. Tweets done for now. #wbz
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) June 26, 2013

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