Did O.J. kill Nicole? It's one of the most famous unsolved crimes, so well-known that America held its breath while awaiting the trial verdict - and again in 2016 when a special mini-series based on the crime aired on TV. But, like any good unsolved mystery, there are as many crazy O.J. conspiracy theories as there are cold, hard facts. There's no dispute Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O.J., and her friend Ron Goldman were killed. They were stabbed multiple times and the crime scene was brutal. But what actually happened? Was it O.J. killing his ex-wife out of rage or something more nefarious?
Was it white supremacists? O.J.'s son? Or, in good old American tradition, is the Illuminati to blame? No one has been convicted criminally for Nicole's death. So who killed Nicole Brown Simpson? You decide.
9 Theories About The O.J. Simpson Case That Still Have People Asking Questions,
An Aryan Cult
What if it wasn't the Illuminati trying to start a race war, but a cult? That's exactly what some theorists believe, as it was explained in the book Blood Oath. In this conspiracy theory, white supremacists committed the murders. They then tried to frame O.J. The reason? To expose the US justice system and all it's flaws. If you're left scratching your head, you're not alone - it doesn't exactly add up. But some people are still convinced.
O.J. Used A Hired Killer
Not just any killer: a serial killer. This theory actually comes from Clay Rogers, brother of serial killer Glen Rogers, who claims his brother confessed to the murders of Nicole and Goldman while he was on death row. In this theory, Rogers was hired by O.J. to commit a robbery but told to kill his wife if she got in the way - which she did. But you need to remember Rogers claimed to kill more than 70 people and then recanted, so he's not exactly a trustworthy source. But there are signs he was in LA at the time.
O.J.'s Son Did It
Could it be that Jason Simpson, O.J.'s son from a previous marriage, was so obsessed with his step mom that it led him to murder? That was private detective Bill Dear’s suspicion. He thought that, in a jealous rage after she skipped out on a dinner he organized, Jason went mental and killed her. In his version, O.J. was only involved in helping with the clean up. Dear was so sure this was the case he talked about it in a BBC documentary and then published a book. The title? O.J. Is Guilty but Not of Murder. Some people went with his theory, but others thought it was too circumstantial and didn't explain why O.J.'s blood was at the scene in a plausible way.
The Illumanati Was Using O.J.
Now, this may sounds ridiculous to you, but for some people the Illuminati is actually a totally legitimate theory for, well, everything. In this particular case that's sort of convoluted, O.J. was in cahoots with a drug dealer while Nicole Brown Simpson had a neighbor in the CIA who she alerted to O.J.'s illegal activities. The Illuminati had Nicole murdered so they could continue their illegal drug smuggling.
Others have said the Illuminati wanted to start a race war and knew they could incite both black and white Americans with the crime.
It Was CTE's Fault
CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a progressive degenerative disease. The cause? Repeated blows to the head, like one might find in, say, professional football. It leads to atrophy and a decrease in brain weight, among other devastating effects. The interesting part for this theory is that CTE has been linked to erratic behavior, poor judgment, and other personality-distorting behaviors. Could that be what led O.J. to alleged murder? That's the problem - we can't find out if he has the condition until after he's dead, as diagnosis requires an autopsy.
It Was A Father/Son Affair
With so many people believing either O.J. or his son Jason did it, it's unsurprising there are some who believe it was actually a joint enterprise. This theory was discussed by the experts on the Real Crime Profile podcast, which included allegations Jason had previously threatened girlfriends and managers with a knife. Which, considering Brown was stabbed to death, seems suspicious. Plus, the idea they did it together would explain O.J.'s blood at the crime scene. Others have pointed out that killing two people in a small enclosure would be very difficult for one person, so maybe a double team does make sense.
There Was A Mystery Helper
This theory comes straight from O.J. himself. In his famous (and arguably distasteful) book If I Did It, he mentions a second assailant. Killing two people in a small area and inflicting so many wounds is not an easy job for one person, and many think O.J. having an accomplice makes sense. Some have even pointed to Al Cowlings, a former teammate and friend of O.J.'s, as the unknown assailant. Why? He was the man who owned and drove that oh-so-famous White Bronco during O.J.'s chase probably has something to do with it.
It Was To Settle A Drug Debt
If there is a group of people you don't want to mess with, it's drug dealers. Some - including O.J.'s lawyer Johnnie Cochran - argued Nicole owed money to some drug dealers. There have been a lot of rumors about addiction. The theory goes they were looking for her friend Faye Resnick, but somehow Nicole ended up dead in the crossfire. Resnick has denied this and even wrote about it in a bestselling book, but some people remain convinced.
It Was Just A Mistaken Identity
F. Lee Bailey, Simpson's lawyer, gave a lengthy explanation of an alternate theory - not only was O.J. innocent but the victims weren't even the intended ones. He was convinced two drug dealers committed the murders but thought Nicole and Goldman were two different people. But the witness who he said would back up this theory didn't appear at trial. Apparently they were worried calling more witnesses would lead to a mistrial. Plausible, but it doesn't sound terribly convincing.