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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez case: Family seeks answers in man's death
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One year later: A timeline of Aaron Hernandez's last 365 days
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Aaron Hernandez attorney: Family wants to donate ex-NFL star's brain for research - CBS News
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Aaron Hernandez family wants player's brain examined for signs of CTE, NFL
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Former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Hangs Himself In Prison
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USA TODAY Archives: Aaron Hernandez honors father's memory with tattoos
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NFL: Teammates detail Aaron Hernandez's bizarre behaviour - NZ Herald
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Aaron Hernandez's brother retraces NFL star's path to murder
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Aaron Hernandez
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Aaron Hernandez's helmet flew off as he collided with an opposing player. Those types of hits can cause not only concussions, but also subconcussive injuries.