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 following his death two months ago. The records primarily detail the criminal investigation into the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with Simpson identified as a suspect.
Simpson consistently claimed innocence and was acquitted in a widely publicized criminal trial. However, in a subsequent civil trial, he was found responsible for their deaths and ordered to pay $33 million in damages to the victims' families.
Focus on Forensic Evidence
The released FBI files concentrate heavily on forensic evidence assessment, including fiber analysis linked to the case. A significant portion discusses the FBI's efforts to trace the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which were crucial evidence during Simpson's trials.
Shoe Evidence in the Trials
An FBI expert testified in the criminal trial that the bloody shoeprints left at the crime scene matched Simpson's shoe size and were connected to the Bruno Magli brand. Despite this, Simpson denied wearing Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial testimony.
"Photos were uncovered showing him wearing the brand."
The documents also contain notes, photographs, and descriptions of the FBI's attempts to link Simpson to a specific shoe purchase by contacting various retailers that sold Bruno Magli shoes.
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Author’s summary: The newly released FBI records shed light on the forensic efforts linking O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murders, emphasizing critical shoe evidence and the ongoing investigation’s depth.