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, released two months after his death. The files primarily concern the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, for which Simpson was initially a suspect.

Focus of the Investigation

The records discuss the FBI’s forensic examination, including the analysis of fiber samples and other physical evidence collected from the crime scenes.

Key Evidence: The Bruno Magli Shoes

A significant part of the documents explores how investigators tracked the purchase of Bruno Magli-style size 12 shoes, which became a central element in Simpson’s trials.

An FBI expert testified that the shoeprints at the murder scene matched O.J. Simpson’s size and corresponded to the luxury Bruno Magli brand.

Simpson denied ever wearing Bruno Magli shoes during his civil trial testimony, though later photographs emerged showing him in that exact brand. The released records contain notes, photos, and detailed correspondence showing how the FBI attempted to link Simpson to a specific purchase.

Legal Outcomes

Simpson consistently claimed his innocence and was acquitted in the criminal trial. However, in a civil case, he was found liable for the victims’ deaths and ordered to pay $33 million in damages to their families.

Summary

The declassified papers provide new insights into the FBI’s methods and evidence tracking during one of America’s most publicized murder investigations.

Author’s Summary: The FBI’s release of 500 pages on O.J. Simpson uncovers detailed forensic inquiries and evidence trails surrounding the 1994 double murder case.

WTOV — 2025-11-03