Jail-House Letter Opens Window Into Mind of Aaron Hernandez

Hernandez says murder charges part of "God's plan."

Player’s Association Files Aaron Hernandez Grievances - Aaron Hernandez was dropped from the Patriots in 2013 when he was charged with first-degree murder, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t collect checks. On behalf of Hernandez, the National Football Association Players Association filed grievances on Wednesday with the league for Hernandez's 2013 base salary ($1.323 million), his 2014 salary ($1.137 million), workout bonus ($500,000) and more.  (Photo: Bizuayehu Tesfaye, AP Photo)

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Hernandez Responds to Murder Allegations - It's been just over a month since former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-pro football player from Boston. Hernandez has remained silent since then, but the former football player did send a handwritten letter, which hit the Internet on Thursday, to a fan from his jail cell. In it, Hernandez opens up about the charges against him and how he believes it is all part of "God’s plan." Keep reading for the seven most telling revelations. — Britt Middleton  (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

Hernandez Back in Court - Former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez made his first appearance in court on Wednesday since pleading not guilty to the murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd last month. Separately, the University of Florida, Hernandez's alma mater, has removed his photographs and other memorabilia from its football facility. (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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A Certain Plan - "I know everything happens for a reason and I know "GOD" has a plan for me and something good will come out of this." (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

Criminal Charges - Hernandez also faces five weapons counts in connection with the murder charge, ESPN reported. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole. Hernandez is currently being held without bail at Bristol County House of Correction in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The former NFL player has pleaded not guilty to the charges. (Photo: AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Keith Nordstrom)

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The Long Road Ahead - "The world just makes things out of false accusations and it will all die down especially when they say NOT GUILTY and all the people who turned on me will feel like crap." (Photo: AP Photo/The Sun Chronicle, Keith Nordstrom)

2010 NFL Draft - At the end of his junior year at Florida, Hernandez elected to enter the 2010 NFL Draft, where he was picked up in the fourth round by the New England Patriots. (Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

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Never Broken - "I've always been a great person an [sic] known for having an amazing heart! I am a strong person and nothing will break me!" (Photo: NFL via Getty Images)

Self-Reflection - "I know there is a reason I'm going thru [sic] this and I will figure it out through my relationship with the Lord." (Photo: AP Photo/ESPN)

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Self-Reflection - "I know there is a reason I'm going thru [sic] this and I will figure it out through my relationship with the Lord." (Photo: AP Photo/ESPN)

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Making Amends - "I fell off especially after making all that money but when it's all said and done "GOD" put me in the situation for a reason!" (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Making Amends - "I fell off especially after making all that money but when it's all said and done "GOD" put me in the situation for a reason!" (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

Humbled and Changed - "I'm humbled by this ALREADY and this will change me forever." (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Humbled and Changed - "I'm humbled by this ALREADY and this will change me forever." (Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

Photo By Photo: AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye

Aaron Hernandez Over the Years

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Proving Them Wrong - [Signed] "Thanks, Aaron Hernandez 81. I can't wait to sign this again when I'm playing again an [sic] prove all the haters an [sic] da talkers WRONG." (Photo: Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

A Little Discretion - In a sort of P.S., Hernandez wrote: “Keep this off social media PLEASE!” (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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A Little Discretion - In a sort of P.S., Hernandez wrote: “Keep this off social media PLEASE!” (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)