The Crime
This was the date Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were found murdered.
What is June 12, 1994?
This former NFL player was accused of the murders.
Who is O.J. Simpson?
O.J. Simpson was found this in the criminal trial.
What is not guilty?
This type of evidence links biological material like blood to a suspect.
What is DNA evidence?
This means someone is considered innocent until proven guilty.
What is the presumption of innocence?
This city in California is where the murders took place
What is Los Angeles?
This was O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife and one of the victims.
Who is Nicole Brown Simpson?
The verdict was announced in this year.
What is 1995?
A bloody version of this clothing item became famous during the trial.
What is a glove?
is is the group of citizens who decide the verdict.
What is a jury?
Nicole Brown Simpson was found outside this location.
What is her home (condominium)?
This restaurant worker was the second victim.
Who is Ron Goldman?
The O.J. Simpson trial lasted this many months.
What is about 9 months?
The defense argued police may have mishandled or done this improperly to evidence.
What is contaminated evidence?
This is evidence used to show a suspect was somewhere else.
What is an alibi?
Ron Goldman was returning these items to Nicole when he was killed.
What are glasses?
This famous defense lawyer became known for the phrase “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.”
Who is Johnnie Cochran?
This type of trial determines guilt and punishment by the government.
What is a criminal trial?
Blood matching Simpson was found in this vehicle.
What is the Ford Bronco?
This is the level of proof required in criminal trials.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
The victims suffered multiple wounds from this type of weapon.
What is a knife?
This detective discovered key evidence but later became controversial for racist remarks.
Who is Mark Fuhrman?
This second type of trial later found O.J. Simpson responsible for the deaths.
What is a civil trial?
Prosecutors argued Simpson had this possible reason to commit the crime.
What is motive (or jealousy / domestic violence)?
This legal team works to prove the defendant is not guilty.
What is the defense?