In an earlier post I made several rebuttals to popular defense team arguments, but here I'd like to make a very simplified argument of why I believe Simpson to be guilty in the first place (detailed responses will be forthcoming). I would like to focus on three fundamental aspects: motive and opportunity, forensic evidence, and Simpson's behavior post-murder.
1) Motive and opportunity. Why did Simpson kill Nicole Brown? He was an exceptionally jealous and rage-filled man. According to Nicole's own diary, he was frequently violent with her and especially controlling - he had even stalked her on numerous occasions. It is important to recognize the domestic abuse that had existed in the relationship, particularly an episode that happened on New Year's day of 1989. Some will argue that such violent acts don't mean that he killed her, and this is certainly true, but the conversation we are having would probably be very different if there weren't witnesses who saw Nicole scream "He's going to kill me! He's going to kill me!" during one of his episodes. In my opinion, it is very telling that when Nicole's sister, Denise Brown, heard that her sister had died, her first reaction was that OJ had murdered her. Had their post-marriage relationship been as placid as OJ had suggested, I might be more suspicious of his guilt. As for opportunity, not only did OJ not have an alibi for the time he committed the crime, but Alan Park's testimony clearly suggests that he was arriving home at the approximate time shortly after the murder. It doesn't help that OJ changed his story of what he was doing during this time between the criminal and civil trials. In addition, I believe that grand jury witness Jill Shively's testimony is highly incriminating against Simpson, though it is not without its problems (she is the woman who sold her story to Hard Copy, though there are very good reasons to believe she is telling the truth).
2) The forensic evidence: 1) OJ's blood was found at the scene of the crime and at his Rockingham home. 2) OJ had 3 cuts and 7 abrasions on his hands right after the murder. 3) Nicole and Ron's blood was found in OJ's Bronco. 4) There were dozens of DNA tests (both PCR and RFLP done by multiple agencies), and not one single test was a mismatch for Simpson, Brown, or Goldman. 5) Hairs consistent with an African-American man were found at the crime scene. 6) Fibers consistent with the assailant and victims were found in both the Bundy and Rockingham residences. 7) The gloves used in the murder were the exact same model as ones purchased in Dec. of 90 on Nicole's American Express Card. 8) 31 photos, one of which was published before the crime, are of expensive, rare Bruno Magli shoes being worn by Simpson. We know that the shoe imprint found at the murder scene was the same model, as testified by an FBI shoeprint expert during the criminal trial.
3) Simpson's behavior post murder. Much can be said of his behavior after the crime, but to me the most damning is the Bronco chase itself. After Simpson learned of his impending arrest, he fled the scene with A.C. Cowlings, a passport, a disguise, over $9,000, and a loaded gun. He had also written a note that appears as if he was going to take his own life. His behavior reeked of a person who was guilty of the crime. During this time he didn't do what any rational person would do in this situation: scream to the top of his lungs that he was being framed. This speaks volumes about what was going on inside his head.
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