25 Years After Murders, O.J. Simpson Says 'Life Is Fine'
After living for 25 years in the shadow of one of the nation’s most infamous murder cases, O.J. Simpson describes his life as entering a "no negative zone." In a phone interview with The Associated Press, the 71-year-old Simpson said he is healthy and happy residing in Las Vegas.
Simpson and his children prefer not to revisit the past, especially the tragic events of June 12, 1994, when his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were fatally stabbed. That day transformed Simpson from a Hall of Fame football star into a murder suspect.
"We don't need to go back and relive the worst day of our lives. The subject of the moment is the subject I will never revisit again. My family and I have moved on to what we call the 'no negative zone.' We focus on the positives."
The Impact on Ronald Goldman's Family
The pain remains vivid for Goldman's family. His sister Kim expressed that the concept of "closure" doesn't resonate with her. She feels it is not appropriate when dealing with tragedy, trauma, and the loss of life.
"I don't suffocate in my grief. But every milestone that my kid hits, every milestone that I hit, you know, those are just reminders of what I'm not able to share with my brother and what he is missing out on."
Summary
O.J. Simpson has moved on from his tragic past by embracing a positive outlook, while the families of the victims continue to grapple with ongoing grief.