Key Evidence
Here are some of the major aspects of the plaintiffs’ case, which prevailed in the O.J. Simpson civil trial:
MOTIVE
O.J. Simpson beat Nicole during their 17-year relationship and was obsessed with controlling her. He killed her in a jealous frenzy after she dumped him for good a few weeks before the murders. Ronald Goldman was slain after arriving at the scene while the attack was in progress.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photos showed O.J. Simpson wearing Bruno Magli shoes, the brand that tracked size 12 bloody footprints near the bodies.
TIMETABLE
The fatal assault began about 10:35 p.m. to 10:40 p.m. and happened very quickly, in less than two minutes, making it possible for Simpson to get back to his house in time to meet limo driver Allan Park at 11 p.m.
SCIENCE
DNA analysis of blood found at the murder scene, at Simpson’s home and in his Bronco linked him to the murders.
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