BuzzFeed Unsolved: The OJ Simpson Case

Overview

• Discusses the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
• OJ Simpson, Nicole's ex-husband, was a Hall of Fame NFL player and the primary suspect.
• Murders took place in Brentwood on June 13, 1994.

Discovery of the Bodies

• Victims found outside Nicole's townhouse, stabbed to death.
• Two neighbors discovered the bodies, led by Nicole's barking dog.
• Scene close to other residences, raising questions about noise/detection.

Timeline of Events

• June 12, 1994
  • 6:30 PM: Nicole, her children, and others at dinner at Mezzaluna.
  • 9:15 PM: Nicole's sister calls about missing glasses, Ronald Goldman fetches them.
  • 9:30 PM: OJ and friend Kato go to McDonald's.
  • 9:45 PM: Return home.
  • 9:48 PM: Goldman leaves Mezzaluna with glasses.
• 10:15 PM: Nicole's neighbor hears dog barking.
• 10:25 PM: Limo driver arrives.
• 10:40 PM: Kato hears thumps on the guest house wall.
• 11:00 PM: OJ answers intercom after limo driver sees a figure.
• 11:45 PM: OJ departs for Chicago.
• 12:10 AM: Bodies discovered.

Evidence at the Crime Scene

• Bloodstained glove, knitted hat, and bloody footprint found.
• OJ was later questioned and became a fugitive leading to a famous car chase.

OJ's Reaction and Aftermath

• OJ asked "Who killed her?" when informed of Nicole's death.
• Charged with two counts of murder but did not surrender immediately.
• Low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco.
• Surrendered later that evening.

OJ's Trial

• Prosecutor: Marsha Clark
• Defense: Focused on errors in evidence handling and racial biases.
• Key Evidence Against OJ:
  • Blood on glove matched all three.
  • Nicole's blood on OJ's sock.
  • Bloody shoe print matched OJ's.
  • History of spousal abuse by OJ.
• Defense Strategy: Highlighted mishandling of evidence and possible racial bias.
• Outcome: OJ was acquitted in the criminal trial but found liable in a civil one.

Alternate Suspects

• Glenn Rogers: Claimed responsibility, but possibly incarcerated at the time.
• Jason Simpson: OJ's son, theory involves his potential involvement due to past violence.

Post-Trial Events

• OJ later involved in a robbery in Las Vegas, sentenced to 33 years in 2008.
• Public opinion shifted over time, more Americans believe OJ was guilty.

Conclusion

• Despite the trial and public opinion, the case remains officially unsolved.

Personal Commentary by Hosts

• Discuss feelings of discomfort and frustration with the unsolved nature of the case.
• Noted the case's impact on media and legal history.