What is the first thing that comes to mind when hearing Orenthal James Simpson? To sports lovers, Juice and his collegiate and American league football career is what he is known for. Within his fifteen-year career, O.J. accomplished many things, which included winning the Heisman award. To others, O.J. is known for his successful acting and sports commentary experiences. However, to many of the people, Orenthal James Simpson is most famous for the horrific murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown-Simpson, and her waiter friend, Ron Goldman. The double murder involving O.J., the subsequent trial, and the media storm of 1994 is one of the most remarkable court cases of the century. Orenthal James Simpson, born on July 9, 1947 in San Francisco, …show more content…
What had happened after midnight is still disputed, but it was most likely done by one single suspect. In front of the condo, near the gate, Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman were brutally murdered with what appeared to be a single-edged sharp weapon, most likely a knife. Nicole suffered severe stab wounds in the head and neck. She also seemed to have defensive wounds on her hands. The suspect seemed to have struggled with Ron Goldman, who is repeatedly stabbed thirty-three times. (Linder) Just after midnight, Nicole’s Akita, saturated in blood, attracted the attention of a neighbor, who shortly discovered the bodies. The ill-fated investigation of Brown-Simpson and Goldman murders began when detectives went to Simpson’s Rockingham home to inform him of the murder of his ex-wife. While on the scene of Mr. Simpson’s home, detective, Mark Fuhrman, had found blood scattered along a white Ford Bronco. The four detectives on the scene had argued that they entered without a search warrant because of the exigent circumstances. Meanwhile, O.J. Simpson was aboard an American Airlines Flight #668 to Chicago, Illinois. After being told of the murder, O.J. boards a flight back to Los Angeles. Upon his return, Simpson undergoes questioning at the police headquarters. The Los Angeles Homicide Detective, Mark Fuhrman, became one of the most controversial figures in the Simpson trial because of the incriminating
Thomas Oscar Simpson was born on September 19th 1933 to Alleta Mae and George Henry. In 1954, Thomas lost his Mother. My Mother said, “My father, Aletta’s son, Thomas Simpson (Tom) reports he was first at the scene. Tom was working with his Uncle George Scott on a plow at George’s home which was across the street from the Simpson property. While working Tom and George heard a loud noise. They saw smoke and the tractors wheels in the air. They found her dead beneath the tractor. The steering wheel had crushed her chest and the gas throttle was by the side of her face.”
Nicole’s wounds were so severe that she bled out not long after the attack (Birnkworth). Goldman went to Nicole’s house to deliver some eyeglasses Nicole’s mother had forgotten at Mezzaluna, which is where Ronald worked (Mueller). It is believed that O.J. went to Nicole’s condo to kill her, however Ronald Goldman showed up and ruined the plans of O.J. Simpson (Bensons). Therefore, Ronald Goldman is considered an accidental murder victim (Bensons). Goldman fought for himself and Nicole, he put up a strong fight (Birnkworth). Nicole on the other hand, went down quickly (Birnkworth). Plenty of evidence was found at the crime scene. A left bloody glove, footprints, five drops of blood that wasn’t either of the victims,
Nicole had been stabbed numerous times in the head and neck, there were also defensive wounds found on her hands. In the article, “O.J. Simpson crime scene photos: Warning Graphic Images ” an autopsy report revealed how Nicole and her friend Ronald’s bodies were found. In the article it states that Nicole , “...had an incised wound of neck... Incisions, left and right internal jugular veins. Transection of thyrohyoid membrane epiglottis, and hypopharynx. Incision into cervical spine. Multiple stab wounds of neck and scalp (total of 7)... injuries of hands, including incised wound, right finger of right hand (defensive wounds). Scalp bruise, right parietal.” The article also described Ronald’s body: “...found with a sharp force wound of neck,
At a young age, Simpson told his mother, that he would be in the paper one day, which his little sister would respond with, “In the police report.” Not only did he make the headlines as a star football player, he also
JJ Watt never slacks in practice according to the coaches and players. He has a mission to be the best football player ever. No matter what JJ never takes a day off even if he is hurt he will do something to improve. JJ Watt lives by dream big work hard which he shows when he plays football.JJ Watt has been playing defensive end for the Houston Texans but he has worked so hard that he has been able to play offencive tight end for his team and has even scored many touchdowns that has helped his team in many tight situations.I believe this is a man who has worked so hard for his team and it has shown
Samuel Marlow Alden (born March 20, 1997) is the 50th and current President of the United States. He is the eighth president from Ohio, having been born in Verne in the state’s southwest region. Before becoming president, Alden was a career politician, having served two terms as Ohio Senator from the state’s 7th senatorial district from 2027 to 2034, three terms as Representative from Ohio’s 1st Congressional District from 2035 to 2041, and two terms as US Senator from Ohio from 2041 to 2053.
There were very few opportunity for black children growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in the cities.
OJ was a former NFL hero, played for several teams including the Buffalo Bills, OJ had two friends which were Al Cowlings and Robert Kardashian. OJ was accused for the murders of his ex wife Nicole Simpson Brown and Ron Goldman. There is hundreds of evidence that says OJ was the killer of these people, he even admitted multiple times to “ I didn’t mean to do it. I’m sorry.’’ OJ’s lawyer even said he probably did the murder. Multiple times before Nicole thought and dreamed of OJ killing her, she said that several times she has had to call 911 because of his extreme anger issues, which he says was from former football
John Simpson Kirkpatrick ‘the man with the donkey’ has had an incredible involvement with Australia in the World War One. His life leading up and during the war made contemporary Australia commemorate Simpson because of his sacrifice and the significance of his involvement during the war and his true Australian spirit.
Orenthal James Simpson, commonly known as "O.J." or "The Juice," famous for the Heisman trophy and football hall of fame. He became a wanted man after police found his former wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman brutally murdered at Nicole’s condominium in Los Angeles. With his back ground of violence and his temper, police had their guy or so they thought. The trail had the world on the edge of their seats and taking sides. The first thing Yeltsin said when he stepped off his plane to meet President Clinton was, "Do you think O. J. did it?”. On October 3 everyone was glued to their TV anticipating the vitric to come.
Former NFL Superstar O.J. Simpson was arrested for the killing of his ex-wife Nicole and her friend Ronald Goldman. O.J. Simpson begged "without question, confidently, 100 percent not guilty" to the killing charges. O.J. Simpson is alerted of the homicides while on a professional trip in Chicago. He returns to Los Angeles, for the time being handcuffed, and taken in for questioning. Robert Shapiro remains contacted on Simpson's behalf and requested to become defense counsel. On June 12, 1994, the bodies was found in the front yard of the Nicole's condo in Brentwood. In the following week June 16, 1994 the burial of the victims was held.
After watching O.J. Made in America, I gained a different perspective of O.J Simpson and the understanding of how society was back in the early 50’s. When I had first heard of O.J Simpson it was not about football or him being in movies, it was about how he had brutally murdered his wife at the time and her lover. Along with hearing about how he had brutally murdered the two, it was known how he was self-centered, very egocentric and would try to talk his way out of everything which the film had stated. In the beginning of the film it showed O.J Simpson in court, being asked if he was first arrested at the age of 46. Then instantly moved forward to how his football career started. I feel like the director did this to show how O.J was before the allegation of him being convicted of manslaughter. High school he was known for football and eventually a college recruiter scouted him from the University of South California. Furthering his fame with football he was known in college for the “run”. The run was when USC was playing against UCLA. When USC was losing badly within 11 minutes O.J made a touch down making the win for USC. Finally From there the New York Buffalo’s coach recruited him where later on he had retired from the football fame to now being an actor.
It is difficult to believe that O.J. Simpson was once a respected and celebrated professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. However, his image was irrevocably shattered on June 17, 1994 when Simpson was involved in a car chase that lasted about an hour on California's I-405 (O.J. Simpson leads L.A. police on a high-speed chase, 2013). Dubbed the "Crime of the Century," O.J. Simpson's trial was a media circus and was sensationalized for a number of reasons including Simpson's status as a celebrity, the mishandling of evidence, and the issue of race.
The most famous case of an athlete getting away with a crime is O.J. Simpson. One of the most famous running backs in American history was involved in the biggest murder scandal of them all. O.J. Simpson was accused of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. No other case in recent or present time has come close to affecting the U.S. judiciary system and the media access to the courts or shaping the public perception as much as this trail has (Hayslett). This incident happened twenty-two years ago and it is still the number one talked about case.
In 1995, O.J. Simpson, a popular sports player and public figure, was accused of the double homicide of Ron Goldman and his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. Within the following months, the trial became increasingly popular as the celebrity’s case deepened. Due to its popularity, the case revealed many aspects that shocked and confounded the public. Consequently, the issue of race arose within what was viewed as the most shocking component of the trial: the verdict. As the infamous O.J. Simpson verdict reached America, the reaction caused a polarizing effect on the racial view of Simpson between white and black communities.