Guide Note

Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered on June 12, 1994 outside of Simpson's home in Brentwood, California. Five photos from the crime scene, one of which shows Goldman's body, have been released and are available for viewing on various sites on the Internet.

Fast Facts

1. Occupation: Waiter and tennis instructor
2. Age at time of death: 25
3. Relationship with Nicole Simpson was strictly platonic
4. Goldman was at Simpson's house to drop off her mother's glasses, which had been left at the restaurant where he worked
5. No other suspects have been arrested or charged with the murder

Background

Nicole Simpson's ex-husband, former football player O.J. Simpson, was accused of the crime, but was acquitted after a prolonged trial. O.J. Simpson was, however, found financially liable for the murders in a 1997 civil trial, which resulted in Simpson owing Goldman's family $33.5 million in damages. In August of 2007, the Goldman family were awarded the rights to O.J. Simpson's book, If I Did It, which was published the following month and became an immediate bestseller.

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