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May 2023
1h 13m

Aaron Hernandez Part 1

Emash Digital / Wondery
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Aaron Hernandez showed exceptional athletic talent from a young age. In high school, he was recruited to play football at the University of Florida, and ultimately he left college early to join the NFL. It seemed like Aaron had everything. He was a millionaire playing for a top NFL team. He was engaged to his high school sweetheart and had a daughter with he ... Show More
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