The Chirp: Aaron Hernandez Verdict

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Apr 15, 2015

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. He’ll receive a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole. In the wake of the verdict, athletes from across the sports world took to Twitter to react:

Wow
— Major Wright (@LilMade21) April 15, 2015

Speechless.
— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 15, 2015

Wow.
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) April 15, 2015

He still looks calm.
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) April 15, 2015

No sign of remorse. Very very sad situation for both families. #AaronHernandez
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) April 15, 2015

I can't lie I'm shocked that Aaron Hernandez got Murder 1.. I thought he was goin to get Murder 2 .. Wow! Wonder what took the jury 35.5 hrs
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) April 15, 2015

Damn...... Don't know if he did it or not , Im not the judge but shit that's along time. ? pic.twitter.com/PtfpcjGNaD
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) April 15, 2015

Wow!!!!!!!!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 15, 2015

Life!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) April 15, 2015

Not worth it
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) April 15, 2015

#AaronHernandez is a reminder to never take for granted what you have and never forget the value of a human life.
— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) April 15, 2015

Aaron Hernandez is trying to hold it together right now. It's gone hurt when he goes back to his cell. I know the feeling.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) April 15, 2015

Damn Hernandez let's this be a lesson people make wise decisions and watch the company you keep
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) April 15, 2015

Sad to see some one like Hernandez throw his talent away like this but the sad truth is there are a lot of talented people who get caught up
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) April 15, 2015

Surround yourself with positive people who make you better
— Chris Baker (@cbakerswaggy) April 15, 2015

It's a shame to see someone throw away such a blessing of making it to the NFL & having success, because of bad decisions & poor actions...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) April 15, 2015

So many people have fought, worked, wished & prayed to make it to this level or to have similar success in their own careers...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) April 15, 2015

And still haven't caught that break. It is crazy to disrespect the life you have foolishly while other wish for just a day in your shoes...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) April 15, 2015

No matter what went down or not, praying for all families involved and that something positive comes from such a bad situation...
— Austin Howard (@AustinHoward68) April 15, 2015

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