Former Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez is being charged with three murders which may or may not be related. In preparation for the upcoming trial, investigators are looking for every clue they can find, including any tattoo artists that may have done recent work on Hernandez. Artists will be questioned so that the prosecution might find any evidence that has thus far eluded them.
Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have done work on or remember any details about Hernandez, who has extensive tattoos (via ABC News):
"The Suffolk district attorney's office stressed that the tattoo artists are considered witnesses, not suspects, and 'may have made observations of evidentiary value.'
"Authorities said they hope to speak with the artist or artists who did specific tattoos on Hernandez's right forearm between February 2012 and June 2013... Both of Hernandez's arms are covered with tattoos, and photographs of his right forearm show inked stars, words and other designs.
"'We're intentionally limiting our statements so as not to influence any potential observations by tattoo artists... We want unvarnished and unrehearsed information.'"
While authorities are remaining tight-lipped about what specifically they may be looking for, the thinking is probably that new work might be relevant. For example, they might be looking to see if any recent tattoos might be trophies or mementos such as is often done in gang-related murders.
Although nothing substantial has really been brought to light, Hernandez's past does seem to include red flags where gang activity may be concerned. Only time will tell whether Hernandez's rough past is not so far behind him.
For now, prosecutors already seem confident they'll get a conviction on all three counts, or at least that's the impression they're trying to give. As the trial progresses let's see how much hard evidence they've truly got.
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