'It's not that bad, honestly': Aaron Hernandez reveals life in prison is 'way less stressful' than being an NFL player as he awaits trial for murder
PUBLISHED: 18:26 EST, 10 December 2013 | UPDATED: 03:59 EST, 11 December 2013
Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots star awaiting trial for murder, has revealed that he is enjoying a stress-free existence inside the Bristol County House of Corrections, Massachusetts.
Hernandez is awaiting trial in the slaying of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, an acquaintance whose body was found a mile from Hernandez’s home in June.
‘I’m way less stressed in jail than when I was out of jail,’ wrote Hernandez in the two-page letter which is dated November 17. ‘I’m just anxious to go to trial to see what’s up and prove my innocence.’
Ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has revealed that he is enjoying a stress-free existence inside the Bristol County House of Corrections in Massachusetts
The ex-Patriots star even includes a drawing, the outline of a nude woman besides which he wrote 'Dats a bad b****!!!' together with a smiley face
Hernandez, 24, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and five-related weapons charges in September. He is being held without bail.
Despite a note pleading with the recipient - an old friend - to keep his correspondence private, the note has found its way into the hands of TMZ.
In the letter Hernandez tells his so-called friend that his corrections officer ‘hasn’t seen me in a bad mood yet and I really enjoy my days. It’s not that bad, honestly.
‘I’m just hoping I am out within these next few years, to get a chance to ball again.’
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Hernandez also wrote that he’s spending his time reading - he claims to have read 25 books since he’s being incarcerated - and is 'using this time to become strong, wiser and trying to come out, when I come home, way more intelligent, which I will.'
Hernandez also admits to some regrets. including that he 'could have made better choices with my selected few (friends) but it’s life, you live and learn!'
The ex-Patriots star even includes a drawing, the outline of a nude woman besides which he wrote ‘Dats a bad b****!!!’ together with a smiley face.
Hernandez remains housed in the prison's special management area where socializing isn’t allowed.
Prisoners in the area are not allowed to have direct contact with each other and only get outside for three hours a day.
Four others, including Hernandez's girlfriend and cousin, face charges in the case.
Lloyd, a semi-professional player, was found dead less than a mile from his home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts on June 17.
Hernandez is also being investigated by a grand jury over the deaths of Danny Abreu and Safiro Furtado in July 2012, soon after they left a nightclub in Boston.
- The former New England Patriots star is awaiting trial in the slaying of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd
- In a letter to a friend Hernandez maintained his innocence, but said he was enjoying being less stressed
- He also admitted that he had regrets about some of the people that he used to hang out with
- Hernandez remains housed in the special management area at the Bristol County House of Corrections and he only gets out for three hours a day
PUBLISHED: 18:26 EST, 10 December 2013 | UPDATED: 03:59 EST, 11 December 2013
Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots star awaiting trial for murder, has revealed that he is enjoying a stress-free existence inside the Bristol County House of Corrections, Massachusetts.
Hernandez is awaiting trial in the slaying of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd, an acquaintance whose body was found a mile from Hernandez’s home in June.
‘I’m way less stressed in jail than when I was out of jail,’ wrote Hernandez in the two-page letter which is dated November 17. ‘I’m just anxious to go to trial to see what’s up and prove my innocence.’
Ex-Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has revealed that he is enjoying a stress-free existence inside the Bristol County House of Corrections in Massachusetts
The ex-Patriots star even includes a drawing, the outline of a nude woman besides which he wrote 'Dats a bad b****!!!' together with a smiley face
Hernandez, 24, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and five-related weapons charges in September. He is being held without bail.
Despite a note pleading with the recipient - an old friend - to keep his correspondence private, the note has found its way into the hands of TMZ.
In the letter Hernandez tells his so-called friend that his corrections officer ‘hasn’t seen me in a bad mood yet and I really enjoy my days. It’s not that bad, honestly.
‘I’m just hoping I am out within these next few years, to get a chance to ball again.’
hno:Hernandez also wrote that he’s spending his time reading - he claims to have read 25 books since he’s being incarcerated - and is 'using this time to become strong, wiser and trying to come out, when I come home, way more intelligent, which I will.'
Hernandez also admits to some regrets. including that he 'could have made better choices with my selected few (friends) but it’s life, you live and learn!'
The ex-Patriots star even includes a drawing, the outline of a nude woman besides which he wrote ‘Dats a bad b****!!!’ together with a smiley face.
Hernandez remains housed in the prison's special management area where socializing isn’t allowed.
Prisoners in the area are not allowed to have direct contact with each other and only get outside for three hours a day.
Four others, including Hernandez's girlfriend and cousin, face charges in the case.
Lloyd, a semi-professional player, was found dead less than a mile from his home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts on June 17.
Hernandez is also being investigated by a grand jury over the deaths of Danny Abreu and Safiro Furtado in July 2012, soon after they left a nightclub in Boston.
