...The Oj simpson case was an unforgettable case.It was so many details and clues to the case. On June 12, 1994 Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of former professional football star O.J. Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, were found murdered on the steps of her Los Angeles home. Suspicion immediately fell on Simpson as the primary suspect in the murders: he had a history of domestic violence against his ex-wife, his temper was known to be explosive, and there were no other obvious suspects for the brutal attack. Five days later Simpson and his friend, Al Cowlings, led police on a lowspeed, sixty-mile chase on the Los Angeles highways before surrendering. An estimated 23 of the of American homes ninety five million viewers were tuned in, Simpson who was jailed while he awaited trial for the murders, assembled an impressive "Dream Team" for his legal defense....
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...Oklahoma City Bombing and the notorious O.J. Simpson Trial. While these are not the only two, they are, arguably, the biggest events of the year. Each major event that took place in 1995 left a legacy to carry on, left its footprint on the pavement of life. Known as the “trial of the century” former NFL player O.J. Simpson was charged with the gruesome murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman, by stabbing, around 10:15 pm on June 17, 1994. What is so shocking about these murders is that Simpson had everything going for him. He “came out of the projects of San Francisco in the 1960s to establish a...
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...Twenty years sometime later, the genuine decision on the O.J. Simpson kill trial is at long last in.With a significantly more different populace and surveys demonstrating blacks and whites announcing better race relations, the outcomes are overpowering: O.J. Simpson is blameworthy of murder. It wasn't generally along these lines. In 1995, 60 percent of dark individuals said Simpson was guiltless of charges that he slaughtered his ex, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her companion, Ronald Goldman, on June 12, 1994. Dark individuals were so irate with bigot cops at that point, they would not like to see anybody put on trial aside from the police. Be that as it may, today, a recently discharged CNN/ORC International survey finds a dominant part of dark...
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...O.J Simpson murder case is what some people will say is the case of the century. Many people will debate whether O.J Simpson murdered Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. All the evidence at the crime scene, the Bronco chase and the history with his wife. Will determine if O.J Simpson murdered Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The first argument point there was quite a bit of evidence. One of the gloves was found right next to the bodies and the other glove was also found on the side of O.J’s house. Nicole’s blood was found on and inside of O.J’s Bronco. Blood was also found on the socks of O.J was wearing. But on the first week of March, 2016 when the estate was destroying his house they may have found the knife that O.J used to...
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...O.J. Simpson Case Analysis The O.J. Simpson case is a landmark case in several ways. In the American legal system, this should have been an open and shut case because the evidence proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Simpson committed this crime and in the American legal system, the prosecution has the burden of proof to which prove the defendant committed a crime. The evidence collected in the Simpson case was sufficient for prima facie case to be presented to a Grand Jury for indictment. In other words, prima facie, or first look at the evidence was enough to prove that Simpson was involved in the murder of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. From the beginning the Simpson case had many different undertones, such as political in regards to jury selection, which is why the prosecution choose to pursue the case in Los Angeles as oppose to Santa Monica. This became a pivotal decision that would probably affect many future cases where race could be involved. The list of evidence such as 911 calls to police by the victim Nicole Simpson six months before occurrence of actual crime is in a way, testimony to the fact that Simpson’s behavior was not civilized and that Nicole Simpson was feeling threatened. The “trace evidence” found at the crime scene near the body of the victims, such as bloody shoe prints, which were from a size 12 Bruno Magli shoe, and the blood from the gate, matched genetically with Simpson. Police also noticed a cut on Simpson’s left middle finger...
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...The most convincing “proof” of O.J.’s innocence took place during the trial when Chris Darden asked O.J. to try on the infamous gloves worn by the killer and they apparently did not fit O.J.’s hands. In addition, Alan Dershowitz argued the prosecution did not give a reasonable theory on how the gloves were found in different places (84), which brings into play the speculation that the glove was planted at the Simpson estate. The glove matching the one at the crime scene was found outside Simpson’s estate by Mark Fuhrman, a detective in the case who was racist and lied under oath, after he learned the basics about Simpson’s whereabouts (Dershowitz 84). When the glove was found, Fuhrman was by himself while the other three detectives were inside...
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...Brought On By The OJ Simpson Trials The OJ Simpson trials were held from January 24 to October 3, 1995. These trials were held at the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. The trials of the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson were held to try former NFL star and actor O. J. Simpson. He was tried on two counts of murder for the June 12, 1994 deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and a friend of hers, Ron Goldman. The case was later described as the most publicized criminal trial in American history. The trial and its outcomes were such a major piece of history from the late 90s, with its impact is still being discussed today as there have been numerous accounts of retelling the events....
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...OJ Simpson was a former NFL football star, actor, and a broadcaster. Simpson was a college football superstar at USC. He was convicted of armed robbery and kidnap. Furthermore, in 2008 he was sentenced up to 33 years in prison for kidnapping and armed robbery of ‘’two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2007’’. Later on, he was in a criminal trial because he was found to be the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Simpson due to blood stains left behind. In my opinion, I think he is guilty because according to an article based on his biography he was ordered to surrender on June 17 at 11 a.m. but instead he vanished and left. If he was innocent why would he run away? if anything he should surrender to prove that he was innocent. Later he was tracked down when he made a phone call on the Santa Ana freeway. This lead on to a full televised speed chase even though later on, he surrendered voluntarily because he pleaded to be 100% not guilty and he said he wasn't running away....
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...of Case (California v. Simpson) O.J. Simpson was a start NFL player who was tried on two counts of murder for the June 12th, 1994 deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson, his ex-wife and her friend, Ronald Goldman. Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronal Goldman were fatally stabbed on June 12th, 1994, and discovered the next morning on her property in Los Angeles. (OJ Simpsons murder, n.d.) OJ Simpson did not turn himself in but instead became the center of attention in a pursuit in his white Bronco SUV. Simpson was charged and pleaded not guilty to both murders and he was held without bail as per the Judge. Multiple hearings were held, presenting evidence against Simpson in which many were overlooked. Many flaws were exposed in the trials and the judicial...
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...Why OJ Simpson Is Guilty Millions of people were watching the slow Bronco chase. He had a gun to his head. He also had 992055.00 in pesos and a disguise. Why would he do that if he was not guilty? He was headed to the airport. If the glove was not found by the racist cop it would have been better.They also should not have had him try on the gloves found at the scene. The gloves were blood soaked and shrunk. They should have bought the same size gloves and then had OJ try them on. They would have had a better chance to win the case. The police also had his DNA on the glove and they found blood at his house. All of these reasons and more are why Oj Simpson is guilty of the murder of Nicole and Ron Goldman. From the biography Made In America....
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...Flaws in the OJ Simpson Case Though the OJ Simpson Case was among the cases which received the largest followership in the history of America court cases, there were so many flaws, weaknesses and failures which were witnessed in the course of the case and even in the delivery of the judgment (Allen, 1996). Though OJ Simpson was found innocent of the crime that involved the death of his ex-wife, there is a lot of evidence which shows that the judgment of the case could have been otherwise. To begin with, the first flaw to this case was that the media was too much involved. Since OJ Simpson was a celebrity, this case attracted many media platforms and this made the case be talked everyone. The problem with the media is that most of the media platforms failed to capture and disperse information concerning the real issue in the case; rather they talked about other issues which were not of significant in the case. Most media platforms focused on the racial orientation of OJ Simpson. Since he was a black American, the media focused mainly on his race rather than the crime that had been committed in this case and for this reason, the judges seems to have changed their might on the outcome of the case. The judge’s decision seems to have been influenced by the way the media talked about racial orientation of the OJ Simpson. If the outcome of the case was otherwise, this could have sparked a lot of tension in US and there it may have pone of the reasons why the case outcome was in...
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...Courtroom TV Paper: OJ Simpson Trial Team C: Dwana Harris, Ian Mcguire, Ryan Raeffer, Andrew Cantrell, Renel Philippe, Aaron Pena CJA/224 October 7, 2013 Lou Wittmer Introduction The double-murder trial of O.J. Simpson is surely one that will live in infamy. From the controversial “If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit” phrase coined by his superstar attorney Johnnie Cochran to the jaw-dropping verdict of not guilty this case has made its mark in history. In 1994 Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found stabbed to death. With no other obvious suspects, Brown-Simpson’s husband Orenthal James Simpson became the object of law enforcement’s suspicion and was charged with the murders. The case was brought to trial and with seemingly solid physical evidence the prosecution went into attack mode painting a picture that was supposed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Simpson was guilty of premeditated murder. However, having a “Dream Team” defense, as it was called proved to be far more beneficial to Simpson that anyone I this nation would have ever thought. The defense lawyers used mechanisms such as racial profiling and police corruption to mangle the prosecution’s case and discredit every piece of information that was once presumed viable. The trial deliberations grabbed the attention of almost every American and for the duration people stayed glued to the television awaiting the verdict. What was the crime the defendant was alleged to have committed...
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...OJ Simpson Case Study Psychology 410 November 17, 2000 Gregory E. Haymon OJ Simpson Case Study Forensic DNA is a way to explain a crime, but it has to be gathered and stored properly to be counted pure. The OJ Simpson case, the defense claimed that the murder incident and the Simpson estate were not divided when evidence was collected. The defense stated that the bloodstains were found in the Bronco and on OJ's socks. DNA can be beneficial when determining who the killer was and who was at a scene, but the collection has to be done according to standards. The Simpson case was a displayed wrong and the way forensic DNA works when crimes are solved. The OJ Simpson case demonstrates the most challenging evidence created by the forensics scientists. This evidence may not be enough to convince a jury beyond a realistic doubt that an accused individual is guilty. It is well-defined that with highly trained agents who work on a high profile cases or any other cases, it must be accompanied by well-trained crime scene investigators to collect evidences. Therefore, progress of accreditation programs that train police officers and crime scene technicians in the appropriate approaches to handle the evidence in a crime scene investigation should be on-going. The two main points to consider when examining the case study of OJ Simpson is first to provide an overview of selected case. The second step is to explain the emotional, biological, behavioral components, and...
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...Discuss the importance of good crime scene management and the maintenance of sample integrity. This paper will firstly define the five building blocks, procedures and protocols that underpin good crime scene management. Secondly, the paper will argue the two most important factors that enable good crime scene management and sample integrity with reference to the highly publicised cases of OJ Simpson and Amanda Knox. Thirdly the paper will conclude to explain how good crime scene management and sample integrity is essential to enable successful convictions. A ‘crime scene’, refers to the primary or secondary area in which a suspected crime has taken place where physical evidence can be obtained. Such areas include indoor or outdoor locations, vehicles or persons as noted by Jackson and Jackson (2011). Upon identifying a crime scene one is presented with a myriad of information and questions. In order to obtain the answers and evidence the crime scene presents that may lead to a successful future conviction(s), there are a number of important principals, procedures and methods that must be stringently followed and managed by the police’s criminal investigative team. As Jackson and Jackson (2011, p.15) has noted, “The way in which scenes of crime are managed and recorded, and how the physical and digital evidence is located, collected, packaged, labelled and stored, are all fundamental to the success of subsequent forensic examinations.” The main objective of the crime...
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...Case Study: O.J Simpson Jamie Berthelette Psy/410 May 14, 2012 Lara Ashbaugh Abstract This paper will mention Orenthal James Simpson also known as O.J Simpson. He was a very famous football player since college and went onto the pros. He was a dedicated athlete, good father, and also a husband not once, but twice. There will be highlights from the horrific event that took place June 12, 1994. It is believed that O.J Simpson suffered from Borderline Personality Disorder. Another issue that I feel O.J Simpson suffered from is Love Triangle Syndrome which explains why he acted, behaved at all times, and the way he was with Nicole Brown Simpson. O.J Simpson was born July 9, 1947 to Eunice whom she raised him and his three siblings alone after their father ran off on them. His father Jimmy Simpson, being dysfunctional and leaving them which in part can explain so much on how O.J would act “macho” around everyone. He was awkward growing up with having to wear braces on his legs so most of the time he got picked on. He had to wear the braces until age five due to a diagnosed case of rickets and children would call him “waterhead” or “headquarters”. When O.J went to junior high he joined a gang called the Persian Warriors at age 14 and got caught stealing from a liquor store in the neighborhood. His mother ended up having him attend a private Catholic school which in turn put him back on a path towards positive things and better occupied him. O.J Simpson went to...
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