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A look back at Aaron Hernandez’s life in the headlines

Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez spent much of his life in the headlines, from his days playing college football until his suicide on Wednesday in a Massachusetts prison cell, where the 27-year-old was serving a life sentence for murder. Here’s a look back at how the media told the story of his life and death.

Hernandez played high school football in 2006 at Bristol Central High School. He went on to play in college for the University of Florida.

Oct. 28, 2009: Hernandez, tight end for the University of Florida, honors his late father’s memory.