As a gamer with a keen interest in both sports and true crime documentaries, I am genuinely intrigued by the upcoming two-hour special, Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol. Having grown up watching football and being a fan of the New England Patriots, it’s hard not to be captivated by the enigma that was Aaron Hernandez.
Investigation Discovery, part of Warner Bros, is planning a two-hour television special focusing on the life of the late professional football player, Aaron Hernandez.
The documentary titled “Aaron Hernandez and the Hidden Murders of Bristol” delves into the factors in Bristol, Connecticut, that fostered a population of violent individuals. It highlights three athletes from the same high school football team – Aaron Hernandez, Alex Ryng, and Nicholas Brutcher – who later transformed into murderers.
The whole thing kicked off when someone took a picture of the football team’s guys and decided to draw more focus towards “Murder Under the Friday Night Lights.” Jason Sarlanis, who manages programming development and production at Investigation Discovery, shared this during a chat by the fire at Content London on Thursday. He also announced the upcoming special before the show begins its fourth season.
As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share that the shared spirit of our high school community resonates so strongly with our latest project, ‘Murder Under the Friday Night Lights’. This connection has inspired a fresh endeavor, and I must give credit where it’s due. The producers have managed to tap into an unseen archive and convinced people to speak up for the first time. They’ve truly surpassed themselves in this endeavor.
Aaron Hernandez had secured a $41-million contract with the New England Patriots when he was detained for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player who was also the boyfriend of Hernandez’s future sister-in-law. He was accused of killing two additional men and sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. During an appeal that was gaining significant traction, Hernandez was discovered dead in his cell on April 19, 2017, having hanged himself from a sheet. His death was declared a suicide, with some speculating that a radio show exposing him as gay or bisexual may have been the motive behind it.
Back in 2014, it was Ryng – a former classmate of Hernandez at Bristol Central High School – who tragically became the perpetrator of a murder-suicide involving his own wife and young children.
2022 saw me orchestrating a hoax 911 call, luring three unsuspecting officers – Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, Officer Alex Hamzy, and Officer Alec Iurato – into an ambush. Armed with a semi-automatic rifle, I struck first, claiming the life of Hamzy and critically injuring DeMonte. In the ensuing chaos, Iurato managed to return fire, eventually taking me down in what proved to be a fateful encounter for all involved.
When asked by C21 editor Clive Whittingham about how Warner Bros. ensures ethical and non-exploitative true crime productions, Sarlanis responded: “We prioritize the victims and their families above all else. Our filmmakers are given the autonomy to achieve this goal in their own way, but we draw a clear line at what’s appropriate. We take our role in this genre very seriously, recognizing that it extends beyond just those on-screen.
He emphasized, “It’s crucial to consider those who work in our organization or with our partners, ensuring their mental health is robust too. After all, our subject matter can be distressing and potentially triggering for some. Therefore, we prioritize addressing this aspect when planning our projects.” [And it’s also important] “to safeguard the well-being of our audience.
Sarlanis and his team at ID have been responsible for a series of successful true-crime productions. Among these are:
The title “Aaron Hernandez and the Hidden Murders of Bristol” aligns with the hit FX series from renowned true-crime producer Ryan Murphy, “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” which ended in November and portrayed the NFL player’s story without sugarcoating it.
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2024-12-05 19:26