New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images)
It’s hard to believe that Aaron Hernandez has been deceased for over 8 years now. It feels like the country was just shocked over him taking his own life recently.

At the time of his death, Hernandez had one daughter, Avielle Janelle Hernandez, with his former fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez. She was born in 2012.

There were many pictures of the former NFL tight end holding his daughter when she was an infant.

Fast forward to 2025, and the infant child is not that small anymore. In fact, she should be a teenager now.

“Heartwarming: The Late NFL star Aaron Hernandez’s daughter wearing his No. 81 Patriots jersey,” an X account said while posting a picture of her side-by-side with Hernandez.

“A man is a multitude. He was a great football player. He was probably a loving father. According to the Pounceys, he may have been a decent friend. Yet, he was also troubled and a convicted killer. Let the girl remember her father the way she wants and we all should all STFU,” one fan said.

“I know A Hernandez is a pos for all he did. But I feel bad for that lil girl. She lost her Dad forever. I’m glad she wears his jersey and doesn’t want to throw away all her memories because ofdumbass decisions he made. He could have still been a great father to her. She misses em,” a second person wrote.

“The girl needs to be told who her father was…a cold blooded killer. This photo is heartbreaking,” a third person stated.

“This isn’t funny. This is heartbreaking,” a fourth person added.

Aaron Hernandez Was Convicted And Linked To Another Murder After His Death

Aaron Hernandez (Image Credit: Getty Images)
From 2007 to 2013, Hernandez had been either a suspect or a defendant in six shootings in which three people were killed.

His life went from rags to riches to arrested. In 2012, he signed a $39.5 million five-year contract extension with the Patriots. By the summer of 2013, he would be arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a crime for which he was later convicted.

He was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2015 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He would then get charged with a double murder, a charge he would beat. Unfortunately, he would soon take his own life in prison.

Two years after his death, Hernandez was linked to a fourth murder, Investigative journalist Dylan Howard revealed in a book, Aaron Hernandez’s Killing Fields.

That book claims the former New England Patriots player had reportedly bragged about a fourth body to his prison lover and cellmate, Kyle Kennedy.

Kennedy also went viral when details of his prison letter were released, which alleges that he was in a relationship with the former tight end.

After Aaron Hernandez took his life, his family donated his brain to Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center.

The researchers stated that Hernandez’s condition was the most severe case for a 27-year-old.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.