The second part of the Oxygen documentary Aaron Hernandez Uncovered highlighted some of the more stunning revelations surrounding the former New England Patriots tight end. With testimonies from a number of people including his lawyer Jose Baez, his fiancée Shayanna Jenkins, and members of the media who lived through the whirlwind trial, the documentary picked up where the first part left.
With rumors circulating regarding whether or not Hernandez was gay, and if he possibly suffered from CTE, the second part of the compelling documentary provided us with all those answers and more.
Was Aaron Hernandez Gay?
Aaron Hernandez’s Battle With CTE
Following Hernandez’s stunning death, Baez wanted to look into his client’s potential battle with CTE. A study revealed that his brain was on the severe end of the spectrum, and was one of the worst cases for someone at his age.
Researchers at the Boston University claim that the severity of damage done to his brain was capable of significantly impacting his decision-making ability, and judgment.
The Challenge of Alexander Bradley
The Ill-Advised Commentary of Kirk Minihane, Gerry Callahan, and Michele McPhee
When Hernandez took his life, it was the same day the Patriots were celebrating their Super Bowl victory at the White House. Baez claims Hernandez's perspective on life appeared to be headed in the right direction when the two last spoke. Then, something happened. Was that something, or someone Kirk Minihane, Gerry Callahan, and Michele McPhee? Shortly before his death, the trio cracked jokes and leaked information about the former football player's sexual orientation.
And they didn't stop there. They also made light of the former football player possible issues with CTE.
What does Callahan think of all this unwanted attention?
