How old was o.j. simpson when he died
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O.J. Simpson’s Trial for Murder: A Timeline of the “Trial of the Century”
On the night of June 12, 1994, O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were stabbed to death outside of her house in Los Angeles. Their murders and the subsequent arrest of the retired NFL star ignited a series of events that America’s legal system and media had rarely seen before.
Here’s a timeline of the murders of Brown Simpson and Goldman as well as the pursuit, arrest, trial, and eventual acquittal of Simpson.
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The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman
June 12, 1994: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman are killed
6:30 p.m.: After attending her daughter’s dance recital, alongside her ex-husband, Brown has dinner with friends and family at the Brentwood restaurant Mezzaluna, where Goldman works as a waiter. Brown’s mother accidentally leaves her eyeglasses at the restaurant, and Goldman volunteers to stop by Brown’s house to drop them off.
10:41 p.m.–10:45 p.m.: Brian “Kato” Kaelin, who is Simpson’s houseguest at his Rockingh
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O. J. Simpson
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
"The Juice" redirects here. For other uses, see Juice (disambiguation).
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| Born | Orenthal James Simpson (1947-07-09)July 9, 1947 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2024(2024-04-10) (aged 76) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Other names | The Juice |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
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| Spouses | Marguerite Whitley (m. 1967; div. 1979)Nicole Brown (m. 1985; div. 1992) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Position: | Running back |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 212 lb (9
O.J. Simpson’s story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture. A beloved football hero in the 1960s and 70s, he transitioned effortlessly to movie star, sports commentator and TV pitchman — roles he kept until the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend. A jury acquitted him, but many still believe he was responsible for the grisly slayings. Here’s a timeline of major events in the life of Simpson, who died Wednesday at age 76 after battling prostate cancer. Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. July 9, 1947: Orenthal James Simpson is born in San Francisco. He grew up in public housing in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. 1967: Leads all college running backs in rushing in his first season at the University of Southern California. 1968: Wins the Heisman Trophy, college football’s top honor. 1969: Picked first in the pro draft, he spends the next nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills. 1973: Becomes the first NFL player to r Copyright ©aimbomb.pages.dev 2025 |