25 Years After Murders, O.J. Simpson Says "Life is Fine"
After 25 years living in the shadow of one of the nation’s most infamous murder cases, O.J. Simpson describes his life as being in a "no negative zone." In a phone interview, the 71-year-old Simpson told The Associated Press that he is healthy and content living in Las Vegas.
Simpson and his children prefer not to revisit the tragic events of June 12, 1994, when his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were fatally stabbed. That day turned Simpson from a Hall of Fame football legend 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."
Ongoing Pain for Goldman's Family
However, the pain remains raw for Ronald Goldman's family. His sister Kim expressed that "closure" does not resonate with her regarding the tragedy, trauma, and loss they endured.
"Closure isn't a word that resonates with me. I don't think it's applicable when it comes to tragedy and trauma and loss of life."
She shared how the loss affects her daily life and milestones:
"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 by focusing on positivity, while the victim’s family continues to experience the lasting impact of their loss.