Roberto Bolaño

One of the most controversial and infamous trials that shocked the world was the trial of O.J Simpson. On the night of June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found brutally murdered outside of Nicole’s condominium on Bundy Drive in Los Angeles (Linder, 2000). Nicole’s neck was nearly severed from her body and Ronald’s body had been stabbed nearly thirty times (Linder, 2000). Nicole Brown Simpson was married to O.J. Simpson and filed for divorce after she had endured spousal…

If you were a football fan between the late 60’s and early 9’s the name “O.J Simpson” probably rings a bell. A man of much talent and fame, soon in the spotlight for a different reason, homicide. The winner of the Heisman Trophy, College and NFL Hall of famer (Pellowski 14) whose life turned upside down in one night. There were social, economic, and cultural influences on Orenthal James Simpson which affected his lifetime achievements. Orenthal James Simpson was born July 9, 1947, in San…

OJ Simpson was once an amazing football player who spent his time living a luxurious life of an NFL football star, but today one would find him sitting in a jail cell being punished for his crimes. His life turned for the worse in 1994, after Simpson was arrested for murdering Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The general purpose of this speech will be to inform my audience of my topic. Specifically, I would like to inform them on the background of this case, what happened inside the…

ISSUE PRESENTED Whether Orenthal James Simpson is guilty of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Facts and Proceedings A. OJ Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, 35, and Ronald Lyle Goldman, 25, are stabbed to death. Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Lyle Goldman were found murdered outside of Nicole’s house in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, California. Both victims had been stabbed multiple times throughout their bodies, Brown showed defensive…

OJ Simpson - actor, athlete, and killer. After the brutal murder of his ex-wife, police were sure the evidence would convict him. However, numerous mistakes were made in the collection and handling of evidence. This was not enough to derail the investigation, OJ was clearly still the culprit, but it was enough to place doubt in the juror’s minds. If the evidence had been collected and handled correctly, Simpson would have gone to jail for his misdeeds. Orenthal James Simpson, or OJ for…

“Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were fatally stabbed on the evening of June 12, 1994, their bodies discovered early the next morning… O.J. Simpson, her ex-husband, was acquitted Oct. 3, 1995, of their deaths in a trial that riveted the nation and divided many along racial lines” (latimes.com editors). The trial faced many challenges during the time, it was even considered the “Trial of the Century” because it caused so much controversy. O.J. Simpson was an American Football…

O.J. Simpson was arrested for the murders of Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman in 1994. The trial began in 1995 and ended four months later, Simpson was charged as not guilty. Orenthal James Simpson was one of the most famous running backs in American football history. The majority of Simpson’s career was spent playing for the Buffalo Bills even though he ended his football career with the 49ers in 1979. A while after he retired from football, Simpson spent his time as a sports commentator,…

The trial began on Tuesday, January 24, 1995. With such a strong case against Simpson, the prosecution made mistakes which the defense pounced on. The prosecution claimed Simpson committed the murders due to the fact that if he couldn’t have Nicole, then no one could. The prosecution brought forward a total of 72 witnesses; all of them stated that Simpson had the motive and opportunity to kill. In addition they introduced the substantial amount of evidence that linked Simpson to the crime, as…

Nicole complained about her marriage to friends and family members, telling them that O.J. was physically abusive. They had a fight in 1989 New Year's Eve party, in which he allegedly threatened to kill her, he pleaded no contest to spousal battery. He brushed off the incident in an interview with ESPN, noting "We had a fight. We were both guilty. No one was hurt. It was no big deal, and we got on with our life." She eventually filed for divorce in 1992. On June 12, 1994, the bodies of Nicole…

Even though he was acquitted, countless people to this day still believe that Orenthal James Simpson murdered his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in cold blood, on the night of June 12, 1994. There has been a great deal of debate over this case for years. The real question is; did he or did he not commit the murder? In the eyes of the twelve jurors on the case, he was found not guilty, but in the eyes of majority of the United States he is guilty. O.J. Simpson killed his ex-wife…