Did Aaron Hernandez’s 2017 prison suicide end the story — or just kick off a whole new mess? After the former New England Patriots tight end was convicted in the Odin Lloyd murder, what happened to his conviction, his money, and the people left picking up the pieces? And how do CTE, substance abuse, secrecy, and the NFL spotlight help explain (without excusing) one of the most infamous cases in modern sports true crime?

In this episode, hosts Adrienne Barker and Joseph Lobosco are joined by Debate The News founder Jonathan Bing to continue their deep dive into the Aaron Hernandez case — focusing on the aftershocks that didn’t get as much attention as the trials. The discussion covers the post‑death legal chaos around Hernandez’s murder conviction, the escalating trust fund dispute involving his ex-fiance, and the discovery of a secret apartment tied to the Odin Lloyd investigation, as well as the controversy over alleged suicide notes, speculation about a hidden double life, and the ripple effects that continue to hit the Hernandez family years later.

Tune in to hear:

April 2017–2019 – Conviction vacated, loophole rumors, then reinstated: After Aaron Hernandez’s 2017 prison suicide, a Massachusetts judge initially vacates his murder conviction because he died mid‑appeal, fueling speculation about financial motives — until the state’s highest court reinstates the conviction in 2019 and ends that doctrine going forward.

2017–present – The money trail after Hernandez’s death: The North Attleboro home sale, the trust created for his daughter Aviel, and the roles of trustee David Schwartz and Aviel’s mother as conservator — plus how pension/Social Security benefits factor into the case.

2022–present – Trust fund war (and why it got ugly fast): A $10,000 dance request sparks an audit, allegations of extravagant spending and questionable “education” expenses, and dueling court efforts to remove either the conservator or the trustee — with about $700,000 reportedly left in the trust.

2013 – The secret Franklin “flop house” apartment: The hidden apartment few people knew about, what investigators found inside (including items tied to the Odin Lloyd murder timeline), and why police also suspected drug activity connected to the location.

April 2017–2020 – Suicide notes and the double‑life controversy: Claims of three suicide notes (including a rumored third note to a prison boyfriend), attorney José Baez pushing back, and how prosecutors and later media coverage explored Hernandez’s sexuality as potential motive.

2023–February 2025 – DJ Hernandez’s breakdown and criminal case: The ESPN incident, alleged scouting of potential shooting locations, diagnoses reported in court, and the eventual outcome focused on treatment and supervised release.

2007–late 2025 – Earlier red flags revisited: The Gainesville shooting rumors that were later closed without charges, the Gainesville bar fight at The Swamp, and Tim Tebow’s later comments arguing the incident has been inaccurately portrayed.

Debate & analysis – CTE, drugs, mental illness, and accountability: A blunt discussion on whether Hernandez was simply a “stone cold murderer,” how CTE and substance abuse may (or may not) factor in, and what responsibility (if any) the NFL/Patriots should carry for off‑field