FBI releases nearly 500 pages of OJ Simpson records

FBI Releases Nearly 500 Pages of O.J. Simpson Records

Following O.J. Simpson's death two months ago, the FBI has made public nearly 500 pages of documents related to him. These records focus mainly on the 1994 criminal investigation into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, for which Simpson was a suspect.

Simpson consistently claimed innocence and was acquitted in the widely publicized criminal trial. However, he was later found responsible in a civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million in damages to the victims' families.

Focus on Forensic Evidence

The FBI documents primarily examine forensic evidence, including fiber samples collected during the case. A significant portion of the records details the FBI's efforts to trace the purchase of size 12 Bruno Magli-style shoes, which were central to Simpson's trials.

Shoe Evidence Investigations

An FBI expert testified during the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints found at the murder scene and that the footprints corresponded to the Bruno Magli brand.

Simpson denied wearing Bruno Magli shoes during the civil trial, but photos later emerged showing him wearing them. The released records include notes, photographs, and descriptions of how the FBI reached out to multiple stores selling Bruno Magli shoes in attempts to link Simpson to the purchase.

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"An FBI expert testified at the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints left behind at the scene of the murders. He said the prints led to the high-end Bruno Magli label."

Author's summary: The FBI's newly released files provide detailed insights into the forensic evidence and investigative steps linking O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murders, with particular emphasis on distinctive shoeprint evidence.

WTOV — 2025-11-03