Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez hasn’t visited his North Attleboro home since June 2013. On Friday, the jury deciding his fate in Hernandez’s first murder case did.
Via the Boston Herald, the 12-person jury (with five remaining alternates) inspected Hernandez’s home, along with the presiding judge and the lawyers for both sides. Hernandez did not attend.
“The purpose of the view is to help you better understand the evidence,” Judge E. Susan Garsh told the jurors. “The observations you make can be used . . . during deliberations.”
The field trip included a visit to Hernandez’s home, Odin Lloyd’s residence, and the industrial park where Lloyd’s body was found.
Previously, Judge Garsh required defense lawyers to hide trophies, religious objects, and family photos in Hernandez’s house.
