DJ Hernandez Arrested For Plotting School Shootings

[UCONNJACK]

Aaron Hernandez’s brother arrested in Connecticut after threats, visits to UConn and Brown - The Boston Globe

Dennis John “DJ” Hernandez failed to attend a court hearing on July 7 for a prior arrest and instead used his ex-girlfriend’s car to drive to Brown University in Providence, R.I., and the University of Connecticut, where he played football in the mid-2000s, police said.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[CCSUblue]

Aaron Hernandez’s brother arrested in Connecticut after threats, visits to UConn and Brown - The Boston Globe

Dennis John “DJ” Hernandez failed to attend a court hearing on July 7 for a prior arrest and instead used his ex-girlfriend’s car to drive to Brown University in Providence, R.I., and the University of Connecticut, where he played football in the mid-2000s, police said.

www.bostonglobe.com

This was already discussed and locked into the archive from the basketball board.

 

[UCFBfan]

I never knew that because I don't go on that board so thanks for the heads up. All I will say is holy heck

 

[Patman]

This appears to underplay what was going on. And please don't link the globe if they aren't the only option. Paywall.

D.J. Hernandez feared to be planning shootings

Former UConn QB/WR Dennis "D.J." Hernandez, older brother of the late Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, is facing new charges after a friend told police she feared he was planning a school shooting following visits to UConn and Brown University.

www.espn.com

For those who didn't click through, he was considering attacks at UConn and Brown.

What the connection to Brown is I do not know.

 

[Chief00]

Thank God he’s out of the public now. Dangerous stuff.

Aaron Hernandez’s brother arrested for allegedly plotting school shootings

Dennis John “D.J.” Hernandez, 37, was arrested — for the fourth time this year — after police received reports he was planning attacks at Brown University and the University of Connecticut.

nypost.com

 

[Buffett10]

This appears to underplay what was going on. And please don't link the globe if they aren't the only option. Paywall.

D.J. Hernandez feared to be planning shootings

Former UConn QB/WR Dennis "D.J." Hernandez, older brother of the late Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, is facing new charges after a friend told police she feared he was planning a school shooting following visits to UConn and Brown University.

www.espn.com

For those who didn't click through, he was considering attacks at UConn and Brown.

What the connection to Brown is I do not know.

He coached at Brown

 

[Skiblets]

It’s been reported that DJ is suffering from bi-polar disorder which is a genetic thing. He needs help and lots of it as it’s also been reported that he’s not amenable to taking meds

He’s in a very bad place now and needs empathy and understanding but mostly significant health interventions. Hoping he gets it soon.

 

[freescooter]

This appears to underplay what was going on. And please don't link the globe if they aren't the only option. Paywall.

D.J. Hernandez feared to be planning shootings

Former UConn QB/WR Dennis "D.J." Hernandez, older brother of the late Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez, is facing new charges after a friend told police she feared he was planning a school shooting following visits to UConn and Brown University.

www.espn.com

For those who didn't click through, he was considering attacks at UConn and Brown.

What the connection to Brown is I do not know.

He was an assistant coach there at one point. Sad to hear he has so much trouble.

 

[jdb50]

Thankfully friends stepped forward and notified authorities that he was in mental trouble and a danger to himself and others.

 

[Chin Diesel]

It’s been reported that DJ is suffering from bi-polar disorder which is a genetic thing. He needs help and lots of it as it’s also been reported that he’s not amenable to taking meds

He’s in a very bad place now and needs empathy and understanding but mostly significant health interventions. Hoping he gets it soon.

He's clearly sick. He needs round the clock care and supervision.

 

[Viet Vet]

He needs to be sequestered from the populace. How?……I don’t care. Just protect law-abiding citizens from him.

 

[BugsyCT]

As if the Aaron Hernandez saga wasn't disturbing and tragic enough. This is so depressing to see DJ fall to such a horrible place mentally.

Sad as it is to say, he does indeed need to be sequestered from society and kept in a secure facility where he can get proper psychiatric care.

 

[giddyup]

Makes you wonder what occurred that led to two apparent psychopaths.

 

[Hoophound]

Makes you wonder what occurred that led to two apparent psychopaths.

With Aaron, they theorized that mental illness, combined with an Angel Dust habit, resulted in erratic behavior and paranoia. The paranoia is what made him a killer. He would obsess that people knew about one of his crimes and if he thought they did, he’d consider killing them.

DJ obviously has mental illness that’s worsened with age or he was being treated when he was younger and has since stopped medicating. It’s a real shame because DJ was not only a nice kid, but was a successful entrepreneur in the roofing business for some time before his mental problems messed it up.

 

[Skiblets]

With Aaron, they theorized that mental illness, combined with an Angel Dust habit, resulted in erratic behavior and paranoia. The paranoia is what made him a killer. He would obsess that people knew about one of his crimes and if he thought they did, he’d consider killing them.

DJ obviously has mental illness that’s worsened with age or he was being treated when he was younger and has since stopped medicating. It’s a real shame because DJ was not only a nice kid, but was a successful entrepreneur in the roofing business for some time before his mental problems messed it up.

Perfect comparison.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Imagine you are a parent of 2 kids who are tremendous athletes. You are dreaming of their future. And then you have this. Wow sad on every level.

 

[MKH2317]

With Aaron, they theorized that mental illness, combined with an Angel Dust habit, resulted in erratic behavior and paranoia. The paranoia is what made him a killer. He would obsess that people knew about one of his crimes and if he thought they did, he’d consider killing them.

DJ obviously has mental illness that’s worsened with age or he was being treated when he was younger and has since stopped medicating. It’s a real shame because DJ was not only a nice kid, but was a successful entrepreneur in the roofing business for some time before his mental problems messed it up.

Aaron was also found to have CTE as well, right? I can only image DJ has experienced some head trauma from his playing days.

This whole thing is a shame. I’ve met DJ and he was a very personable guy at the time I met him. I wish him well but feel he needs to be removed from the main stream until he is well enough to return.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Imagine you are a parent of 2 kids who are tremendous athletes. You are dreaming of their future. And then you have this. Wow sad on every level.

 

[huskypantz]

Tragic situation, so sad to read the reports. DJ lost his dad and then his brother. It’s pretty evident that there are mental health concerns in the family. The details of what DJ said and did are extremely disturbing. He’s just not fit to be a member of society right now and thank goodness he was detained before things escalated. I briefly met him at a spring game and always rooted for the CT kid who seemed to accept whatever role made the team better. This sucks.

 

[Scrutiner]

It’s been reported that DJ is suffering from bi-polar disorder which is a genetic thing. He needs help and lots of it as it’s also been reported that he’s not amenable to taking meds

He’s in a very bad place now and needs empathy and understanding but mostly significant health interventions. Hoping he gets it soon.

Getting help in these situations only seems to matter if he wants help.
I say that because you can't force someone to be responsible
and, if I recall correctly, he had some other outrageous issue in the past few years that suggests a long standing, chronic, condition.
Add the possibility there's some genetic component (especially considering Aaron's actions) and this projects to be very difficult for him to overcome.
We can only hope for the best for him.

 

[superjohn]

With Aaron, they theorized that mental illness, combined with an Angel Dust habit, resulted in erratic behavior and paranoia. The paranoia is what made him a killer. He would obsess that people knew about one of his crimes and if he thought they did, he’d consider killing them.

DJ obviously has mental illness that’s worsened with age or he was being treated when he was younger and has since stopped medicating. It’s a real shame because DJ was not only a nice kid, but was a successful entrepreneur in the roofing business for some time before his mental problems messed it up.

You're leaving out a lot...Aaron being molested since he was a little kid and Aaron hiding his sexuality had a lot to do with going down a dark path. He loved his dad deeply but was also deeply terrified of him and could never reveal his secret. Sexual abuse, physical abuse, sudden tragic death of his dad, his mom inviting a new man in her bedroom immediately after the dad's death, the new boyfriend stabbing her in the house. His life was filled with trauma, add in the angel dust, severe CTE, unbelievable talent which made him feel invincible and he was a ticking timebomb.

There's absolutely no excuses for the lives Aaron Hernandez took and the dozens of lives he ruined and there's no excuse for DJ's criminal behavior but the way they were parented and the trauma that came with it can provide some context.

It's insane that three teammates/starters on that Bristol Central football team became notorious murderers.

 

[Patman]

I'm dealing with my own issues (all anxiety related) and I can imagine what it could devolve into. Nothing quite like his but if you lose your job or relations and things like that and you don't have great outlets or supports or you aren't meek enough to seek support or too meek that people don't want to be around you.

Once you're in a hole you're in a hole.

 

[Madmannsucks]

Alex Ryng and Nichlas Brutcher

Nicholas Brutcher played football at Bristol Central with Aaron Hernandez and another accused killer

Nicholas Brutcher, accused of deadly police ambush, was on same Bristol Central High football team as killers Aaron Hernandez and Alex Ryng in mid-2000s.

www.ctinsider.com

 

[nomar]

Makes you wonder what occurred that led to two apparent psychopaths.

I don't see any evidence that either was/is a psychopath.

You can do terrible things without being a psychopath.

 

[KembaKek]

So much excusing around this (not on this thread) really sad to see.