FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has made public almost 500 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson following his death two months ago. These records provide detailed insights into the criminal investigation surrounding the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Investigation Focus
The documents concentrate on forensic examinations and evidence collected during the case. Investigators analyzed fiber samples and other material evidence to establish connections between Simpson and the crime scene.
Key Evidence: The Bruno Magli Shoes
A significant portion of the records covers how federal agents attempted to trace the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, believed to have left bloody footprints at the murder scene. This footwear became a pivotal point in both the criminal and civil proceedings.
An FBI expert testified that the shoe size matched prints found at the scene and identified the brand as Bruno Magli.
Although Simpson denied owning or wearing Bruno Magli shoes during the civil trial, photographs later surfaced showing him wearing them. The newly released records include images, correspondence, and investigative notes about these shoes, including contact logs of retailers that sold the brand.
Trial Outcomes
O.J. Simpson was found not guilty in the criminal trial but held civilly liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. He was ordered to pay $33 million in damages to their families.
Author’s summary: The FBI’s release sheds new light on the forensic depth of the O.J. Simpson murder case, highlighting shoe evidence and investigative efforts that shaped one of America’s most watched trials.