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Aaron Hernandez Reportedly Had 'John 3:16' Written in Blood on Head Before Death

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez reportedly had Bible verse "John 3:16" written on his forehead at the time of his suicide.

Bob Ward of Fox 25 reported Hernandez had the Bible verse written in blood on his forehead, along with an open Bible in his prison cell when his body was discovered.

The WBZ investigation team for CBS Boston reported Hernandez had the Bible verse on his forehead, but noted he "also appeared to have red marker on his hands and feet."

On Wednesday, per ESPN's Michele Steele, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections released a statement announcing Hernandez died by suicide in his prison cell:

Michele Steele

Serving a life sentence for murder, Aaron Hernandez has hanged himself, per Mass Dept of Corrections.