Patriots star Aaron Hernandez charged with murder [Updated]

Everything we know so far about the unfolding investigation of a strange homicide case linked to the star tight end

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UPDATE: [June 26, 3:20 p.m.] Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder in the death of former semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. Hernandez has also been charged with five other gun-related offenses. He has pled not guilty.

The judge in the case has ordered Hernandez be held without bail, following the prosecuting attorney's claim that Hernandez had a "likelihood to flee."

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.