FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records
The FBI has made public close to 500 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson, released two months after his death. The materials focus on the agency’s investigation into the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, during which Simpson was identified as a suspect.
Though Simpson steadfastly claimed innocence and was acquitted in his criminal trial, he was later found responsible for the deaths in a civil case and ordered to pay $33 million in damages to the victims’ families.
Focus of the Released Documents
The records primarily examine forensic evidence collected during the investigation, including fiber analysis and other physical samples. A significant section discusses the FBI’s attempts to trace the purchase of size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, which became a central piece of evidence in both trials.
Key Testimony and Evidence
An FBI expert testified that Simpson’s shoe size matched the bloody footprints discovered at the murder scene, linking them to the luxury Bruno Magli brand.
Simpson denied ever owning or wearing Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial. However, photographs later surfaced showing him in the brand, prompting further scrutiny by investigators. The newly released records include photos, purchase tracking notes, and details of how the FBI reached out to multiple retailers that carried Bruno Magli products.
Related Developments
A new Lifetime documentary is also set to examine the life and legacy of Nicole Brown Simpson.
Author’s summary: The FBI’s release sheds new light on forensic findings and shoe evidence linking O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murders, reigniting public interest in the decades-old case.