When it comes to Aaron Hernandez, the question always returns to “why”?
Why give up a life that seemingly had everything — football fame, money, a devoted fiancée, a beautiful daughter? Why kill, or be involved in the killing, of people who were unarmed and seemingly powerless against you? Why commit suicide in prison?
Why? Why? Why?
For years I wrestled with those questions and more while covering the Hernandez saga for Yahoo Sports — from talking with Hernandez friends and family, law enforcement and prosecutors, former teammates and coaches, to sitting through two lengthy murder trials.