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 mainly on the 1994 criminal investigation of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, in which O.J. Simpson was a suspect.

Details of the Investigation

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

The released FBI documents concentrate on forensic evidence analyzed during the investigation, including fiber samples linked to the crime scenes.

Focus on the Shoe Evidence

A significant part of the files discusses the FBI's efforts to trace the purchase of size 12 Bruno Magli shoes, which were a pivotal piece of evidence in Simpson’s trials.

An FBI expert testified at the criminal trial that Simpson's shoe size matched the bloody shoeprints left at the murder scene, and that the prints pointed to the high-end Bruno Magli brand.

Despite Simpson denying ownership of Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial testimony, photos later surfaced showing him wearing the brand. The FBI files include notes, photographs, and records detailing their attempts to link Simpson to the shoe purchase by reaching out to various stores selling Bruno Magli footwear.

Additional Resources

A new Lifetime documentary about Nicole Brown Simpson’s life and legacy is set to be released soon.

Author’s summary: The FBI’s newly released documents shed light on key forensic evidence, especially the Bruno Magli shoes, that connected O.J. Simpson to the 1994 murder case despite his denial in court.

WSBT — 2025-11-01