IndexAbstractThe development of the OJ Simpson caseOfficial timelineThe days afterWhy OJ is guiltyWhy OJ is not guiltyAlternative suspectsJason Simpson (OJ's son) AbstractThe unsolved murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman has become one of the most discussed cases in all of history. Orenthal James "OJ" Simpson, the professional football player and ex-husband of Nicole Brown has always been the prime suspect in this case. Although found not guilty by the jury, many still believe he was the killer. In this article we will discuss in detail the events that occurred at the time of the murder, as well as why OJ is guilty. Theories about other killers emerged after the murder trials. Many of these theories have proven false, but others have not. If OJ is not guilty, who could be the mastermind behind these murders? Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay The Development of the OJ Simpson Case OJ Simpson was born on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, California. He attended college and played football at USC. From college he was quickly recruited into the NFL draft in 1969, where he eventually played running back for the San Francisco 49ers. OJ Simpson was once known as one of the best running backs in all of professional football history. However, when most people hear the name OJ, they don't think of him as the man who ran for over 11,000 yards or scored 61 touchdowns. Most see him as the man who killed or potentially masterminded the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and friend Ronald L. Goldman. Official Timeline On June 12, 1994, Nicole Simpson, her children, and others went to dinner together around 6:30 p.m. They had dinner at a restaurant called Mezzaluna. After leaving the restaurant, Nicole's sister calls Mezzaluna to say that her mother forgot her glasses. The call was placed that evening at 9.15pm. Around 9-9:30pm, Brian Kaelin and OJ Simpson go out to dinner at McDonald's. After dinner, the two returned to OJ's house where Kaelin was at the time. They arrived here around 9.45pm. 9.50pm, Goldman arrives at Mezzaluna and leaves carrying a white envelope containing Nicole's mother's glasses. While watching TV at her home late at night, Nicole's neighbor hears the barking and crying of a dog around 10:15 p.m. This would later lead the prosecution to theorize that the barking signaled the murder of Nicole and Goldman. At approximately 10:25 pm, Allan Park arrives at OJ's estate because OJ was scheduled to leave for Chicago that night at 11:45 pm. At 10.40pm Kaelin heard three loud bangs on the outside wall of the guest house. From 10.40pm to 10.55pm, Allan Park rings OJ's intercom several times with no response. At 10.58pm Allan sees a dark figure crossing the driveway towards OJ's house. When asked to describe this figure, he said the person was about 6 feet tall and weighed about 200 pounds. At 11pm Park tries to ring for OJ one last time and this time OJ answers. OJ tells the driver that he had overslept and had just gotten out of the shower. 11.45pm OJ leaves on an American Airlines flight to Chicago. 12:10 a.m., the bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman are discovered outside his townhome, stabbed to death. The next day Around 5:00 the detectives on the case arrive at OJ's house. Evidence found at the crime scene was a bloody glove and a dark gray knit hat said to have been left by the killer, and a bloody footprint in the driveway of OJ's estate. Soon after OJ's flight lands in Chicago, Detective Ron Phillips informs him that his ex-wife isdead. OJ's first response: "Who killed her?" Upon arriving home from Chicago, OJ was immediately taken into custody by the LAPD where he was interrogated for three hours but was later released. On June 17, 1994, OJ was charged with two murders but instead of calmly approaching the police, he famously did not give up and was declared a fugitive. This resulted in a police chase along Southern California highways in his white Ford Bronco. The car was driven by his friend, Al Cowlings, with OJ in the passenger seat. When questioned, Cowlings later explained that he did not stop due to the fact that OJ was apparently holding a gun to his head in the car and that OJ was suicidal. Later in the investigation a suicide note written by OJ was found and the contents were alarming. In addition to thanking those who have meant a lot to him in his life, OJ professed his innocence: “First of all, everyone understand, I had nothing to do with Nicole's murder. I loved her: I always have and always will. If we had a problem, it's because I loved her so much. The chase then ended at OJ's home, where investigators found makeup sticker, a fake mustache and OJ's passport in the back of the car. At approximately 8:50 p.m., Simpson finally surrendered to the LAPD. Why OJ is guiltyO.J. and Nicole were going through a breakup around the time of the murder. Others had also reportedly noticed that Nicole and Ronald Goldman had been growing closer and closer, leading many to speculate that they were more than just friends. That being the case, OJ would have had a clear motive for the murders. Looking back at the timeline, if the barking dogs were actually when the murders occurred, that would give OJ just enough time to commit the murders, clean up, and head home around 11:00 to meet his driver. limousine.DNA evidence. OJ's blood along with that of Ronald and Nicole were found on the bloody glove left at the crime scene. Furthermore, this glove also matched a glove found on OJ's estate just behind the guest house and near the area where OJ's friend heard the loud bangs. There was blood on both gloves that matched that of Nicole, Goldman and OJ. Interviewers also noticed a new cut on OJ's fingers in the days following the murders. The cut led some to believe it must have come from a violent encounter. The knitted hat was also sent for DNA testing at the FBI's Hair and Fiber Laboratory. It was proven that the hair follicles found inside the cap belonged to GU. Investigators were also able to find a sock in OJ's house that had Nicole Brown's blood on it. The bloody shoe print found in the driveway was also OJ's size and the only pattern matched a pair OJ owned at the time. OJ had also recently purchased a knife similar to the one the coroner predicted the killer used. However, the knife and shoes were never found by investigators. More evidence. Another noteworthy detail is that OJ was the perpetrator of spousal abuse towards Nicole Simpson many times while they were still together. Domestic disturbance calls to police were made approximately 9 times to the Simpson residence. Additionally, in 1989, OJ was found guilty of spousal abuse and pleaded no contest to the charges. Why OJ Is Not Guilty The DNA evidence found at the crime scene was believed to be contaminated due to mistakes made by the forensic team. These errors were brought to the jury's attention by the defense team. It is said that theevidence collected at the crime scene was packaged incorrectly and was even left in the van to overheat. The defense team had OJ try on the bloody gloves found at the crime scene. The gloves appeared too small to fit OJ's hand, leading his lawyer to say, "If it doesn't fit, you have to acquit." However, as a storage method, the gloves have been frozen and thawed several times. The prosecution was against having OJ try on the gloves because of this method. There's also a big theory that race might have something to do with this case. At that time there had been many police race riots breaking out. In 1992, the Los Angeles police were involved in the senseless and horrific beating of a black man named Rodney King. A beating in which the attacking officers were acquitted of all charges. The defense was able to use race as a factor in OJ's charges. The jury was shown a video of OJ being handcuffed immediately after exiting the plane from Chicago, showing the rush in judging. Perhaps one of their biggest arguments centered on LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman. During the trial, the defense played the jury a type of audio in which Detective Fuhrman was recorded using a racial slur more than 40 times in one recorded session. This is notable because Detective Fuhrman was the first person to enter the Rockingham estate after the murders occurred. This he achieved by jumping over the wall of OJ's property. This is a critical detail because according to Detective Fuhrman's testimony, it was during this period, after jumping the wall, that he alone discovered the infamous bloody glove near OJ's guest house. With this information, the defense was able to suggest that Fuhrman hid the glove and perhaps all the other evidence in OJ's estate. Effectively tainting the evidence regardless of whether it was true or not. The jury consisted of 8 people of color, 1 Hispanic, 1 white and 2 people of mixed race. Considering all this, the jury reached the not guilty verdict after less than 4 hours of deliberation. However, it's worth mentioning that OJ lost the eventual civil suit over the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman, with the jury awarding their families over $33.5 million in damages. But the question remains: If OJ didn't kill Nicole and Goldman, then who did? Alternate Suspects Glen Rogers (convicted serial killer) Clay Rogers, the brother of serial killer Glen Rogers, while on death row, Glen confessed to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald L. Goldman. Even if this theory were true, OJ would still be guilty. Glen Rogers had reportedly been hired by OJ to steal a pair of Nicole's earrings from her apartment and was told to "kill her if she got in the way." However, it is possible that Rogers was serving a 6-week prison sentence at the time of the murders, so he lied about his involvement. Jason Simpson (son of OJ) The soul theory of private investigator Bill Dear, who is one of the few private investigators to be inducted into the police hall of fame. However, it is worth remembering that many have discredited Dear's case as almost entirely circumstantial. Nonetheless, Dear presents his theory in a book titled OJ is Innocent and I can Prove it. The highlights are as follows: - At the time of Nicole and Goldman's murders, Jason was on probation after attacking his former boss with a knife. According to an ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Green, Jason had also assaulted her. Dear also spoke to another ex..