Orenthal James 'OJ' Simpson was born on 9th July 1947. He rose to fame as a much admired running back in American Football. However on June 12th 1994, the reason for this household name being remembered changed forever. His ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman were found violently murdered at her home.
OJ Simpson quickly became the Prime suspect, with evidence piling up against him. This blog describes the stages of the criminal investigation from the crime scene, to how OJ was acquitted of all charges in court.