left a trail of evidence that I probably could have followed, thought that by destroying the video cameras on his home security system nobody would catch him, failed to take into account that his home security system was recording everything..
The guy clearly had problems managing anger and rage - which got him into trouble in the first place - and trouble handling the reality of the consequences of his actions - which led to his demise. I can't help but think that if he had more support, if there were more mental health services available that this might have been avoided. And if those services were/are more widely available how many more people (who aren't famous athletes) would be kept out of prison?
Real pos. Many many more to go...
I have no sympathy for AH, but his story is compelling. Obviously somebody that needed lots of help early on and never got it.
I too have no sympathy for AH--only for his victims and their families, BUT at his level of celebrity and income, help was always available--he and his money-grubbing friends and family chose to ignore the issues and just stay on the "gravy train". This is America--if you have enough money or fame, you can get away with just about anything--everyone gets as much "justice" that you can afford. Elvis, Michael Jackson and Prince (amongst many others) were drug addicts that died at their own hands--and we even gave Elvis his own postage stamp--go figure
That said, the look the other way attitude that existed as his athletic skills developed didn't help either. High school, college and pro all could've insisted that he get help, but they all chose to look the other way.
Unless the family sues, then it goes to the lawyers.NPR lawyer mentioned that by killing himself, while on appeals, he saved assets for his daughter...
Makes no sense as his death doesn't change the verdict.A judge has just vacated Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction.
-Dave