The Missing Gun: Aaron Hernandez's Murder Mystery

Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player, was convicted for murdering his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013. One of the biggest questions left unanswered is what happened to the gun used in the crime. The murder weapon, believed to be a . 45 caliber handgun, was never found despite extensive searches. This includes Hernandez's home, cars, and even a lake near his hometown. After the murder, Hernandez returned to his mansion with friends Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace. The next morning, he asked his fiancée Shayanna Jenkins to get rid of a suspicious box. Jenkins, who met Hernandez in high school and had a child with him, didn't ask questions and tossed the box in a dumpster. She later testified that she thought it contained cannabis because of its smell.

The box's contents remain a mystery, and the gun has never been recovered. This has left many puzzled and highlights the complexities of the case. Shayanna, who was not charged as an accomplice, said she didn't want to know what was inside the box for her own peace of mind. The TV series "American Sports Story" revisits this event, showing the paranoia and instability that led to Lloyd's death. It also recreates the moments leading up to Shayanna disposing of the box.

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