Here's How the Patriots Replaced Aaron Hernandez

The first day of the Aaron Hernandez murder trial brought competing narratives from the prosecution and the defense — the former New England Patriots star was cast alternately as a cold-blooded, calculating killer and a young man with a long-term

The murder trial is underway. How much we pay attention may depend on the uncertainty of the outcome.

Live Video Watch the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, who is charged with killing a semi-pro football player. Warning: Disturbing images might be shown during the trial. Published January 30th 2015, 5:33 am.

Lloyd, known as the "blunt master" even rolled weed for Hernandez, Fee mentioned casually. "In June of 2013," Fee said, "Aaron Hernandez was planning a future, not a murder." We reached out to Hernandez' lawyer and will update this post if we hear back.

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Opening statements in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez began Thursday after a brief delay over jury issues. Hernandez is charged with killing semiprofessional football player Odin Lloyd, 27,