FBI Discloses Extensive Investigation Files on O.J. Simpson Murder Case

The FBI has unveiled 475 pages of records concerning the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, a case that gripped the nation and resulted in one of the most well-known trials in U.S. history. These documents, made public two months after O.J. Simpson’s passing, offer a detailed insight into the investigation and evidence amassed during the case.

Simpson, a former NFL athlete, was acquitted of the murders in 1995 but later held responsible for the deaths in a civil lawsuit. He died from prostate cancer in April 2024 at the age of 76.

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The disclosed documents encompass a range of elements of the investigation, including forensic evidence such as fiber and blood samples discovered at the crime scene, along with hair samples from both victims.

One significant element discussed in the records is the notorious Bruno Magli shoes. The FBI’s files contain detailed reports of their endeavors to link Simpson to a pair of size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, which were identified as leaving bloody footprints at the scene.

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The FBI’s records show that agents went to Italy in 1995 to secure molds and soles from the Bruno Magli factory to match the shoe prints found at the crime scene. The documents also include notes and communications with stores and salespeople in an effort to trace the purchase of the shoes back to Simpson.

Moreover, the documents outline the infamous slow-speed pursuit involving Simpson in a white Ford Bronco, which was televised live to millions of viewers. Evidence from the Bronco, comprising fabric swatches and fibers, was scrutinized and included in the investigation records.

While the FBI documents do not introduce groundbreaking new evidence, they present a comprehensive perspective on the meticulous and extensive measures taken to resolve the case. The release of these documents under the Freedom of Information Act adheres to standard FBI procedures of disclosing files posthumously, ensuring transparency and public accessibility to historical investigations.

The revived public interest in the O.J. Simpson case underscores its enduring importance in American culture and the lasting intrigue surrounding one of the most debated legal battles of the 20th century.