The Shocking Truth Behind O.J. Simpson’s Motive for Murder
In the 1995 criminal trial The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson, O.J. was found not guilty. However, in a 1997 civil trial, Simpson was found liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Since those trials, O.J. has speculated about why he might have killed his ex-wife.
Theory #1: Love is the Motive Behind Nicole Brown Simpson’s Murder
Although O.J. never explicitly confessed to the murders, he did ponder aloud to an interviewer in a prominent publication that love may have been a potential motive. In a February 1998 piece in Esquire, O.J. remarked, “Let’s say I committed this crime. Even if I did do this, it would have to have been because I loved her very much, right?”
Theory #2: Charlie’s Involvement in Nicole Brown Simpson’s Murder
The book “If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer” sparked quite a controversy. Ghostwritten by Pablo Fenjves, the book explores a hypothetical scenario in which O.J. might have committed the murders. In an interview with Slate, Fenjves revealed, “I was sitting in a room with a man I knew to be a murderer, and I let him hang himself.”
Theory #3: O.J.’s Son as the Culprit
One compelling theory regarding the murders suggests that a Simpson family member may have been responsible. Private investigator William Dear speculated that Jason Simpson, O.J.’s son, could have been the real killer.
It is unlikely that we will ever fully understand the true motives behind O.J. Simpson’s actions on that fateful day in 1994. Despite a civil judgment and hints in “If I Did It,” the families of the victims continue to seek justice and accountability for Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.