FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has published close to 500 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson following his death two months ago. These records focus primarily on the 1994 criminal investigation surrounding the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, in which Simpson was named a suspect.
Criminal and Civil Trials Overview
Simpson consistently claimed innocence and was acquitted in the highly publicized criminal trial. However, he was found responsible in a civil suit and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.
Focus on Forensic Evidence
The released FBI files extensively cover forensic examinations, including fiber analysis and shoeprint evidence.
Bruno Magli Shoes Investigation
A significant part of the documents details the FBI's efforts to track down purchases of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which were a critical piece of evidence. An FBI expert testified at Simpson's criminal trial that the bloody shoeprints at the murder scene matched Simpson’s shoe size and were linked to the luxury Bruno Magli brand.
An FBI expert testified at the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints left behind at the scene of the murders. He said the prints led to the high-end Bruno Magli label.
During the civil trial, Simpson denied ever wearing Bruno Magli shoes, but photographs later emerged showing him wearing that exact brand.
Additional FBI Records
The documents include detailed notes on the shoes, photographs, and descriptions of the FBI’s process in contacting various stores to find connections between Simpson and the shoe purchases.
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Author’s summary: The FBI’s newly released files shed light on the investigation into O.J. Simpson, emphasizing forensic evidence and shoeprint analysis that played a pivotal role in both his criminal and civil trials.