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. These records focus primarily on the criminal investigation into the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Investigation Details
The documents highlight the FBI's efforts to analyze forensic evidence from the case, particularly fiber samples found at the crime scene. A significant part of the files details the investigation into a pair of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which played a crucial role in Simpson's trials.
Shoe Evidence
An FBI expert testified during the criminal trial that the shoe size matched the bloody footprints discovered at the murder scene. These prints were linked to the high-end Bruno Magli brand.
"He said the prints led to the high-end Bruno Magli label."
During the civil trial, Simpson denied wearing Bruno Magli shoes, but photographs later surfaced showing him with the brand. The FBI records also include notes, photos, and details about the efforts to connect Simpson to a shoe purchase by reaching out to various stores that sold Bruno Magli shoes.
Legal Outcomes
- Simpson consistently claimed innocence.
- He was acquitted in the criminal trial.
- Later found liable in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.
"Simpson maintained he was innocent and was ultimately acquitted in a high-profile criminal trial, but he was later found liable for their deaths in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to their families."
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Author's summary: The FBI's recently released files shed light on the detailed forensic investigation of O.J. Simpson, emphasizing shoe evidence that linked him to the 1994 murders despite his criminal acquittal.