The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released 475 pages of documents related to O.J. Simpson, the NFL Hall of Fame running back who was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.
These documents, primarily focused on the murder investigation, shed light on one of the most publicized cases of the 20th century, which culminated in Simpson’s 1995 acquittal.
Simpson, who maintained his innocence until his death in April 2024, was later found liable in a civil court for the wrongful deaths of Brown and Goldman in 1997 and was ordered to pay $33.5 million in damages to their families.
The release of these documents by the FBI follows the agency’s policy of making records public after the death of the subject involved. Although redactions have been made, the files labeled “Part 01” suggest more documents could be forthcoming, though it is not confirmed.
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The detailed files include information on the FBI’s role in evidence collection and analysis, such as the examination of fibers found at the crime scene and blood testing.
Notably, the documents discuss an investigation into Bruno Magli shoes, identified as those worn by the murderer. The FBI conducted studies in Italy and researched the sales and specific sole designs of this rare shoe model sold in the USA.
Also included is a memo sent to investigators highlighting the need for confidentiality due to the high media interest and the potential for public dissemination to prejudice the ongoing criminal proceedings. The memo instructed that the information be handled on a strict need-to-know basis and not be disseminated outside the FBI.
