The Arrest
Sunday, June 12
Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are murdered. O.J. Simpson flies to
Chicago for a promotional engagement just before midnight.
Monday, June 13
12:10 a.m. PST; the bodies of Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman are found
outside Ms. Simpson's Brentwood condominium. Four hours later, O.J. Simpson
checks into a hotel near Chicago's
airport.
He checks
out after being contacted
by the Los Angeles Police Department and flies back to Los Angeles. Simpson
arrives at his home about two miles from the crime scene at 11:30 a.m. Thirty
minutes later, he is handcuffed by police
briefly, uncuffed, and then taken away
for three hours of questioning. No arrest was made.
Tuesday, June 14
News reports indicate blood stains found in O.J. Simpson's vehicle and in his
driveway
match the types discovered at the crime scene. The vehicle and a pair of
sneakers are
confiscated. Rumors that a bloody glove has been discovered prompt the first
denials
from Simpson's attorney, Howard Weitzman. In an interview, Weitzman said,
"I
have been told by law enforcement that there was no bloody glove found at Mr.
Simpson's
residence." Autopsy results indicate the victims died of sharp force
injuries.
Wednesday, June 15
Police sources confirm a match of the blood stains found at the crime scene and
at O.J.
Simpson's home. Weitzman withdraws his role as Simpson's attorney citing his
close personal friendship with his client. Robert Shapiro replaces him and has
these official remarks for the press: "At the time that this murder took
place,
O.J. was at home waiting to get into a limousine to take him to the airport on a
trip that had been planned well in advance for a promotional event in
Chicago."
Police would not confirm reports that Simpson is a suspect. Later, Simpson's
Ford Bronco is broken into while in police custody at OPG Vertel's Towing
Service.
Thursday, June 16
Responding to a tip, Chicago police scour a field near the hotel where Simpson
stayed. A
man fitting his description had been seen there. The search is for a potential
murder weapon. Back in Los Angeles, Simpson attends the funeral of his slain
ex-wife with the couple's two children. The family of Ronald Goldman eulogizes
him at a separate service. Rumors surface challenging Simpson's alibi. The Los
Angeles district attorney's office awaits lab reports needed to seek a warrant
for Simpson's arrest.
Friday, June 17
Simpson is charged with two counts of murder with special circumstances. He does
not
surrender. He remains at-large and is declared a fugitive. Approximately 6:45
p.m., the police spot a white Ford Bronco belonging to Simpson's friend Al
Cowlings on an expressway. Simpson is a passenger and reportedly has a gun. The
two lead police on a 60-mile low speed pursuit (2.6M Quicktime movie) through southern Los Angeles. At
8:00 p.m., the vehicle arrives at Simpson's Brentwood mansion. Negotiations with
Police begin. At 8:51 p.m., O.J. Simpson surrenders, clutching a family photo.
He is arrested and jailed without bail.
LAPD "actively searching" for O.J. Simpson |
LA District Attorney warns those assisting Simpson |
Shapiro's plea to Simpson: "surrender immediately" |
Lydia Bodin
George Clarke
Christopher Darden
Hank Goldberg
Scott Gordon
Brian Kelberg
Alan Yochelson
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