The Aaron Hernandez murder investigation is ongoing as the former NFL star has been arrested and charged with murder and now news has come out that his girlfriend Shayanna Jenkins initially spoke with police and the DA to help build the case and draw up charges.
According to NESN.com, the DA previously said that Jenkins helped and assisted prosecutors in the case before they went to court and she was initially cooperative before the tight end stepped in and told her to stop talking. Odin Lloyd was shot and killed before last week and following the death, authorities spoke to the girlfriend, as he sister was the one dating Lloyd. As the case started to develop and Hernandez's involvement became clear, she was told to stop talking.
The police gathered evidence during that time and Hernandez was arrested and charged with various crimes, including murder, two counts of large firearm possession and other gun charges. He is facing life in prison for the murder and he also was held without bail, although he is appealing that decision. The girlfriend was in court with Hernandez and she left in tears and now must stay at home with the couple's eight month old daughter.
Hernandez was described by the state as the man who orchestrated the murder and they said he was tied to shell casings and gum found near the body. They said that Lloyd was shot multiple times and that Hernandez had a beef with him leading into the night of the murder over an incident at a club. They said that video showed Hernandez with Lloyd and later with a gun and they said that he was killed execution style.
During his time in the NFL Hernandez was developing into one of the top tight ends and he made nearly 200 catches for 2,000 yards and now his career is likely over. The team released him after the arrested and he is facing serious charges, and is also being investigated in a double murder from last year. His past has been scrutinized and he also is accused of another separate shooting in Florida.
