New, never-before-seen FBI files on OJ Simpson have revealed the extensive information and efforts that went into collecting evidence in the infamous case.
Simpson was acquitted of murder charges against Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1995 following a high-profile trial that captured the nation’s attention.
He was later found civilly liable and ordered to pay the victims’ families $33.5 million. He maintained his innocence until his death in April at age 76.
A new 790-page book document Documents released this week show the lengths to which the FBI went to gather evidence on the former star, including collecting multiple fabric and hair samples.
New, never-before-seen FBI files on OJ Simpson have revealed the extensive information and efforts that went into gathering evidence in the infamous case.
A handwritten document from August 1994 shows that the Los Angeles Police Department had collected multiple samples of fabric and automotive fibers from a white Ford Bronco at the time.
Police also collected as evidence remnants of Nicole’s dress, remnants of a bag containing Goldman’s shirt, remnants of a hat and socks from OJ’s residence, and hair samples from the victims’ heads, arms and eyes, according to another document from September 1994.
After close examination, the results indicated: ‘These hairs/fragments exhibit the same microscopic characteristics as the hairs found on specimen K7 and therefore could have originated from ORENTHAL J. SIMPSON, the identified source of the K7 hairs.
‘No other hairs like the one in specimen K7 were found on items turned in by the victims, at the crime scene, or on the glove recovered outside OJ SIMPSON’s residence.
‘A light brown Caucasian hair was found on the Q3 remains which is microscopically different from those found on specimens K1 and K4. This hair could not be associated with RONALD GOLDMAN or NICOLE SIMPSON.’
Simpson was acquitted of murdering Nicole Brown Simpson (pictured) and Ronald Goldman in 1995 following a high-profile trial that captured the nation’s attention.
According to another document from September 1994, police also took as evidence remnants of Nicole’s dress, remnants of a bag containing Goldman’s shirt (pictured), remnants of a cap and socks from OJ’s residence, as well as hair samples from the victims’ heads, arms and eyes.
Officials also collected vacuum debris from the car’s driver’s seat for analysis.
The files also reveal the enormous effort that investigators put into identifying the shoes worn by the killer.
According Black VaultAn October 1994 report suggests the FBI was asked to help track the sale of the killer’s infamous Bruno Magli shoes in the United States and Puerto Rico.
“FBI laboratory examiners have been able to conclude, through examination of bloody shoe impressions left at the crime scene of the SIMPSON homicide, that the killer was wearing Bruno Magli shoes, ‘Lorenzo’ or ‘Lyon’ style, size 12,” the report stated.
Agents sent to the factory were also told that “under no circumstances are interviewing agents to mention that this investigation concerns OJ Simpson or the homicide investigation in Los Angeles, California.”
An earlier file released in May 2024 also includes two garbled letters dated June 1994, written by an individual who claims to have had visions about the murders.
“I can’t sleep at night. The dreams I have, where the puzzle pieces fall into place. And the final dream, where the killer is still on the loose and chasing me,” reads one of them.
The FBI releases records it keeps on people after their deaths.
Simpson became one of America’s most infamous figures after being charged with the 1994 murders.
She became the star of ‘Trial of the Century,’ which gave the world its first look at a reality show.
The files also reveal the great effort investigators put into identifying the shoes worn by the killer.
Simpson became one of America’s most infamous figures after being charged with the 1994 murders.
He was later found civilly liable and ordered to pay the victims’ families $33.5 million. He maintained his innocence until his death in April at age 76.
Viewers were captivated by the 11-month trial, which included several scandalous twists and turns.
Judge Lance A. Ito’s decision to allow only one camera in his courtroom arguably affected the case, providing daily lurid audio clips and memorable clips of bombastic lawyers and emotional witnesses.
Defense attorney Johnnie Cochran uttered one of the most notable lines during the trial in his closing argument, which has entered pop culture: “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”
He was referring to the gloves found at the crime scene, which he said could not have belonged to OJ because his hand was too big.
Simpson, a former football running back who played 11 seasons, mostly with the Buffalo Bills, reinvented himself as an actor before the killings of Brown and Goldman.