Aaron Hernandez Murder Cases: Who's Who

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez went from a rising star with a $40 million contract to the prime suspect in three murders — the 2013 slaying of Odin Lloyd and a separate 2012 double homicide in Boston. Here's a look at the key players prosecutors say were involved in both cases. Those connected to the first trial over Lloyd's death are circled in blue, while those in the second case are purple. Roll over each person for more information.

Odin Lloyd

Semi-professional football player who was shot and killed

Shayanna Jenkins

Fiancee

Carlos Ortiz

Associate

Ernest Wallace

Associate

Alexander Bradley

Former associate

Daniel de Abreu & Safiro Furtado

Killed outside a Boston nightclub

Tanya Cummings-Singleton

Cousin

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