FBI releases nearly 500 pages of OJ Simpson records

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. These records focus primarily on the 1994 criminal investigation into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, with Simpson identified as a suspect.

Key Focus on Forensic Evidence

The documents extensively detail the forensic analysis conducted during the case, including examinations of fiber samples found at the crime scene. A significant portion is dedicated to tracking the purchase of size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, pivotal evidence in the trials.

Shoe Evidence and Trial Testimonies

During the criminal trial, an FBI expert testified that the bloody shoeprints matched Simpson's shoe size and traced them to the luxury Bruno Magli brand. Simpson consistently denied owning such shoes in the civil trial, but photographs later surfaced showing him wearing Bruno Magli footwear.

An FBI expert testified that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints left at the murder scene, which were linked to Bruno Magli shoes.

The FBI records also include investigators' notes about the shoes, pictures, and information about efforts to connect Simpson to purchases by contacting various Bruno Magli retailers.

Case Outcome

Simpson was acquitted in the criminal case.
He was later found responsible in the civil trial and ordered to pay $33 million to the victims' families.

A new Lifetime documentary on the life and legacy of Nicole Brown Simpson will be released soon.

Author’s summary: The FBI's newly released documents shed light on the forensic efforts linking O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murders, with a focus on critical shoe evidence central to both criminal and civil trials.

WTOV — 2025-11-03