FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has made public nearly 500 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson, following his death two months ago. These records focus on the 1994 criminal investigation into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with Simpson identified as a suspect.
Details of the Investigation
The documents concentrate on forensic evidence, including fiber samples, examined during the case. A significant portion of the records details the FBI’s efforts to trace the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which played a pivotal role in Simpson’s trials.
An FBI expert testified at the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints found at the crime scene and that the prints led to the high-end Bruno Magli label.
Simpson denied owning Bruno Magli shoes in his civil trial testimony; however, photos surfaced showing him wearing this brand. The released records also include notes, photographs, and accounts of the FBI contacting multiple stores to link Simpson to the shoe purchase.
Legal Outcomes
- Simpson was acquitted in the high-profile criminal trial.
- He was later found liable for the deaths in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims’ families.
Related Media
A new Lifetime documentary about Nicole Brown Simpson’s life and legacy is set to be released soon.
Author’s summary: The FBI’s recently released records shed light on key forensic evidence from O.J. Simpson’s murder case, particularly focusing on the investigation into Bruno Magli shoes that linked him to the crime scene.