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.
Focus of the Records
The released files mainly concern the criminal investigation into the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with O.J. Simpson identified as a suspect. Simpson always professed his innocence and was acquitted in the criminal trial but was later held liable in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.
Forensic Evidence and Shoeprints
The documents concentrate heavily on forensic evidence, including fiber samples from the crime scene. A significant portion details the FBI's efforts to trace the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which played a critical role in the case.
An FBI expert testified at the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints found at the murder scene and identified them as a high-end Bruno Magli brand.
Despite Simpson denying wearing Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial testimony, photos surfaced showing him wearing the brand.
Investigative Details
The records contain notes on the shoes, photographs, and information on how the FBI contacted numerous stores selling Bruno Magli shoes to track any purchase connected to Simpson.
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Author’s summary: The FBI documents shed new light on the forensic investigations and key evidence like Bruno Magli shoes in the O.J. Simpson murder case.