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, released two months after his death. The records primarily concern the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, as well as Simpson's role as a suspect in those killings.
Although Simpson consistently declared his innocence and was acquitted in the widely publicized criminal trial, a later civil trial found him liable for both deaths and ordered him to pay $33 million in damages to the victims’ families.
Details of the Investigation
The FBI files focus largely on forensic and physical evidence, including fiber samples collected during the investigation. A significant portion of the material discusses the agency’s efforts to trace the origin of size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, believed to be linked to the murders and central to both trials.
An FBI expert testified that Simpson’s shoe size matched bloody prints found at the crime scene, which were connected to the high-end Bruno Magli brand.
During the civil trial, Simpson denied ever owning or wearing Bruno Magli shoes. However, photographs later surfaced that appeared to show him wearing the same brand, undermining his earlier claims. The FBI records contain notes, images, and investigative details about attempts to link Simpson to a specific shoe purchase through various retail outlets.
Related Developments
A new Lifetime documentary focusing on the life and legacy of Nicole Brown Simpson is set for release soon.
Author’s Summary
The newly released FBI documents shed light on the depth of forensic and investigative work surrounding O.J. Simpson’s case, revisiting one of America’s most infamous trials.