The Simpson Case showed the World what not to do in a Crime Investigation Some would say that the people of the state of California v. Orenthal James Simpson was the most controversial trial ever. Orenthal James Simpson was a highly decorated football player and later became a well-known football sports anchor. In all accounts, OJ Simpson was well liked and seemed to be a model citizen. Even with his football and professional success, the former football star was tried on two counts of murder. The victims were his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Despite the mountain of evidence against Simpson, Simpson’s defense team found a way to get him acquitted. I chose his event because the Simpson trial showed police what
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The prosecution presented an old 911 call by Nicole Brown. At one point of the 911 call, Nicole Brown screamed, "I don 't want to stay on the line, He 's going to beat the shit out of me." This was damming evidence because it showed the jury a history of violence. In 1989, Simpson pleaded no contest to spousal battery after a New Year incident in which he beat and kicked Nicole Brown.
The prosecution also presented hairs consistent with that of Simpson that was later found on Ron Goldman’s shirt. There was also blood and fiber evidence found at the Bundy residence. That blood type found was the same type as Simpson’s (only 0.5% of population would match). There was also fibers on a knit cap found at the crime scene that matched material found in Simpson’s Ford Bronco.
For much of the trial, Simpson’s defense team would poke holes at the Los Angeles police department supervision and their handling of the DNA evidence. The LAPD was the Agency that handled the DNA evidence. LAPD criminalist Collin Yamauchi handled the samples on the crime scene and said he wasn’t sure if he changed gloves when he touched each different sample and did the DNA …show more content…
However, I felt the most damming evidence against the prosecution was Detective Mark Furman. Detective Furman was the lead detective in the case and was described as a very successful detective. Furman was the defective who found the infamous bloody glove. Detective Furman claimed to have seen blood drops and blood smears at Simpson 's home and in his vehicle.
The defense argued and suggested that Detective Furman was the one who planted the notorious bloody glove. Led by Johnnie Cochran, Simpson’s defense would attack the credibility of Detective Furman. During cross-examination, Detective Furman was asked if he had ever used the word “nigger.” Under oath, Detective Furman denied using the word in the last ten years.
The defense countered and produced an audio tape disputing his testimony. Furman was quoted in saying the N-word numerous times. The audio tape was a major blow to the credibility of Furman and later caused a perjury conviction. This revelation basically crushed the prosecution and the jury truly believed his detective work was racially
The prosecution presented an old 911 call by Nicole Brown. At one point of the 911 call, Nicole Brown screamed, "I don 't want to stay on the line, He 's going to beat the shit out of me." This was damming evidence because it showed the jury a history of violence. In 1989, Simpson pleaded no contest to spousal battery after a New Year incident in which he beat and kicked Nicole Brown.
The prosecution also presented hairs consistent with that of Simpson that was later found on Ron Goldman’s shirt. There was also blood and fiber evidence found at the Bundy residence. That blood type found was the same type as Simpson’s (only 0.5% of population would match). There was also fibers on a knit cap found at the crime scene that matched material found in Simpson’s Ford Bronco.
For much of the trial, Simpson’s defense team would poke holes at the Los Angeles police department supervision and their handling of the DNA evidence. The LAPD was the Agency that handled the DNA evidence. LAPD criminalist Collin Yamauchi handled the samples on the crime scene and said he wasn’t sure if he changed gloves when he touched each different sample and did the DNA …show more content…
However, I felt the most damming evidence against the prosecution was Detective Mark Furman. Detective Furman was the lead detective in the case and was described as a very successful detective. Furman was the defective who found the infamous bloody glove. Detective Furman claimed to have seen blood drops and blood smears at Simpson 's home and in his vehicle.
The defense argued and suggested that Detective Furman was the one who planted the notorious bloody glove. Led by Johnnie Cochran, Simpson’s defense would attack the credibility of Detective Furman. During cross-examination, Detective Furman was asked if he had ever used the word “nigger.” Under oath, Detective Furman denied using the word in the last ten years.
The defense countered and produced an audio tape disputing his testimony. Furman was quoted in saying the N-word numerous times. The audio tape was a major blow to the credibility of Furman and later caused a perjury conviction. This revelation basically crushed the prosecution and the jury truly believed his detective work was racially