FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has made public almost 500 pages of documents concerning 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, where Simpson was identified as a suspect.
Criminal and Civil Trials Overview
O.J. Simpson consistently claimed innocence and was acquitted in the highly publicized criminal trial. However, he was later found responsible in a civil lawsuit and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.
Forensic Evidence and Key Details
The released FBI records mainly examine forensic evidence, including fiber samples. A significant portion discusses the FBI's efforts to trace purchases of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, a major piece of evidence in Simpson's trials.
An FBI expert testified during the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints found at the crime scene, stating the prints were from high-end Bruno Magli shoes.
Simpson denied owning Bruno Magli shoes during the civil trial, but photographs later surfaced showing him wearing the brand. The FBI records contain notes, photos, and details on how investigators contacted multiple stores to link Simpson to shoe purchases.
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Author's summary: The FBI's release of extensive O.J. Simpson case files sheds new light on the forensic evidence, including shoeprint analysis critical to the investigation and trials.