American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson (2025) s01e02 Episode Script
The Search
Do you remember what you said at a memorial service or funeral:
"I loved him too much"?
I didn't say "too much." -Of course.
I didn't do it. I loved him.
I loved OJ Simpson when I was a kid.
He became my client and friend.
OJ SPORTS AGEN
I represented OJ for about 22 years.
He said: "My image and that, what people see
"It's the most important thing there is."
Only $69 per week.
When there is a party, for example,
Some people light up the whole room.
When they come in, their appearance doesn't matter.
They are noticeable and the gaze follows them.
DO was like that.
He could do it.
Hello juice.
My wife said, "He won't come into our house."
You already know why Bronco. Does the blood found match yours?
In.
The agent's job is to create an illusion.
Hero.
Do you know why the blood in the Bronco is compatible with Nicole's blood?
In.
I'm sure we'll have fun together.
He made an impression on the big screen as a pleasant and happy man.
If there is any trouble, I will hit you with a stick.
That's not true.
Do you know why the blood in Rockingham is compatible with your blood?
In.
Was OJ a good person? Who was capable of committing bad deeds?
Do you know why the blood was found on your socks? Is it compatible with Nicole's blood?
In.
Or was OJ really a bad person who sometimes did good deeds?
Do you know why Bundy blood is in your blood?
In.
I still don't know. Who was he?
Who did I meet?
We are recording again
SEARCHES
JUNE 17, 1994 FIVE DAYS AFTER THE MURDERS
Friday, June 16th.
Once we were sure of the evidence,
We have a search warrant, and attorneys have been contacted.
Los Angeles District Attorney files murder charges -
Orenthal contra James "OJ" Simpson.
Simpson is expected to surrender to police for charging.
OJ had to surrender at 11am.
Phil and I wanted to pick it up.
However, the bosses wanted to accompany him in public.
This was a big problem.
We wanted the criminal. He would have to march in front of the cameras.
Preferably handcuffed and smiling, because it would look good on the news.
That shouldn't have happened.
Last night we heard a rumor that it would happen at 8:30.
We learned that the LAPD was going to arrest OJ Simpson.
Simpson would surrender, and we had a warrant for his arrest.
I remember thinking:
"Why let him give himself away?"
For important people I probably prefer that.
It was new.
The idea that I would get it delivered in a couple of hours,
the madness is melting away.
I could have gone to lunch.
This is not how you treat a person who is believed to be the murderer,
which almost ripped his head off.
I drove to Rockingham and thought I would find OJ there.
Then I heard that he had left there -
and drove to Bobby's apartment on the other side of the hill.
I'm talking about Robert Kardashian.
Everyone knows the Kardashian girls, who are Robert's daughters.
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Attorney Robert Shapiro told the Los Angeles Police Department:
“Don’t capture him. We’ll bring him back.”
The question was where he would surrender.
My editor in chief sent me to the Parker Center.
The place was in complete chaos.
LAPD HEADQUARTERS
There are three times as many suppliers. About 30-45 minutes ago.
We were told that the DO would be given at 10. Then at 11.
The car will come. -We see it.
A blue car. Someone is sitting in the back seat, but I am not there
The car spins. False alarm.
It was ready at the Parker Center.
We inform about everything related to -
and we heard something happened on Bundy Drive.
I saw on the screen that a helicopter photographed white vans -
and the crowd. I wonder if OJ was there.
Then I saw the head of the communications department.
and I asked if OJ was there. They say he wasn't.
The crowd had arrived because of the helicopters.
Why haven't you disbanded? - You didn't leave, even though we told you to.
OJ was going to give up.
His arrival and handling would arouse a lot of attention, but it would happen.
We were sure of it.
He didn't come.
I called Shapiro.
I was at Bob Kardashian's house in Encino.
This said that the DO was crazy -
and they didn't know what to do. All that.
I said we would order orange juice and sent two police cars to the house.
Without us knowing it -
OJ ran away during the call.
I wasn't at home
and had also left Bobby.
I thought so they wouldn't lie to me,
but nobody knew where he was.
AT 13:50
The news broadcast was supposed to start at 10 am.
Then at 11 o'clock.
It was constantly moved.
Two more minutes. -Two minutes.
I was working in the field and the television was on.
Suddenly the Gascon commander took the podium at the Parker Center.
He is on stage.
I know David Gascón, and he was angry.
Mr. Simpson -
with the consent of his lawyer -
was to surrender to the Los Angeles Police Department this morning.
It was originally supposed to happen at 11 o'clock.
Then at 11:45.
Mr. Simpson has not appeared.
I didn't know what to do.
Something didn't go as planned.
Los Angeles Police are now actively searching for Mr. Simpson.
There was a gasp.
They were all holding their mother's hand.
Mr. Simpson is suspected of two murders. For a felony.
He must be arrested and brought before the court as soon as possible.
We didn't expect that.
We immediately guess that running away is a sign of guilt.
Were you following the suspect the whole time? - Me…
Commander Gascón, have you not located the suspect?
Didn't you keep an eye on it?
We do not comment on the investigation in any way.
How did you lose it? - May I answer?
If we could decide, I would have ended up in jail immediately.
Management had decided otherwise, and I had to pay shamefully.
Everything went viral.
Did OJ Simpson get special treatment because he's famous?
He has never received special treatment.
He is suspected of murder and we are going to find him.
The press conference ended, and suddenly OJ Simpson was
outlaw, who could be anywhere.
Gascon only said: "Simpson is on the run." The news spread everywhere.
The most watched show in the United States. and the most fascinating man has disappeared.
OJ Simpson was a huge public figure even before the events of this week,
and is now wanted.
None of this has happened.
"OJ Simpson and line soldiers". An impressive sentence.
Howard Cosell said, "The juice runs."
He hardly said it like that.
I contacted the federal police,
to immigration authorities and border guards.
It is possible that thanks to his connections and funds -
You can escape the area by plane.
How many times have you wanted to fly?
It was believed that he was flying to Mexico.
In such situations an extensive wanted notice is issued.
All units and stations. LAPD Notice.
We are looking for a murder suspect.
The name forms Oscar, Romeo, Echo, November, Tango, Hotel, Alpha, Lima.
Middle name James.
Male. Black. 188 centimeters, 95 kilograms and 46 years old.
The announcement was worldwide.
D.O. Simpson.
Where would he hide?
Where would you go and what would you do?
I hope it is delivered.
We want to hear your version.
If only he would run as hard as before.
AT 3:00 PM
We expected Mr Simpson to discuss the matter this afternoon.
It's now 3:00 p.m., and no one knows where he is.
Gil Garcetti almost begged OJ to turn himself in immediately.
According to our information, Mr. Simpson's former teammate Al Cowlings -
he is the last person to see him.
AC was like a brother to OJ.
He did everything OJ did.
He was loyal to his friends, Nicole and his entire family.
I think he got upset and didn't expect this.
If anyone can help Mr. Simpson avoid arrest
Mr. Simpson is now an outlaw.
If you receive assistance in any way, you are violating federal law.
Think about it.
I had checked into the Hyatt hotel at LAX airport,
and I tried to contact OJ.
I left messages. “This is Mike.
If you need anything, let me know."
After a while I received a call from the reception desk.
"Someone is calling you, who doesn't know your name.
"Only one person is Mike. Should I connect the call?"
I thought OJ knew my last name.
I told you to get online.
The caller said, "My name is so-and-so, and
What did you mean when you said, 'if you need anything'?"
I asked who was calling.
The man replied: “I am a neighbor of OJ.
We bought our cell phones in the same place,
and that's why sometimes we have repeated messages."
I immediately thought that cell phones don't work like that.
Shit.
So it was that the Los Angeles police were wiretapping.
They got angry and started asking: Will I help him escape?
I told them to go to hell.
AT 17:00
Everyone thought how he had avoided -
Robert Kardashian y Robert Shapiro.
Furnell Chatman is OJ's attorney at Robert Shapiro's press conference.
Suddenly we found out about the press conference.
Robert Shapiro has just arrived and I will tell you the situation soon.
At 9:30 I arrived in the San Fernando Valley to the apartment where OJ was.
I told him that the Los Angeles Police Department -
charge him with first degree murder,
and that he should give up.
We later heard that the crime scene investigator, the doctor
and a couple other people were investigating The Simpsons at the Kardashian house.
They took photos of the finger and samples of hair and blood -
probably to refute our sample.
I told OJ that we should go.
He said he needed time to talk to his family.
He called his children and spoke to them.
He called his mother and talked to her.
Later that morning the police arrived.
That's when we first learned that OJ was gone.
So does Al Cowlings.
Now I would like to introduce you to Robert Kardashian.
OJ wrote this letter today.
"Dear reader.
First of all, for your information, I have nothing to do with Nicole's murder.
I loved him.
"I've always loved it."
DO met Nicole at a place called Daisy.
Nicole was 18 years old and a waitress.
When OJ saw him he said, "Wow. I want to meet that woman."
They started dating.
Nicole called me and said:
"I'm going to visit my friend."
I said okay, and he said, "Mommy
"He's a black man." I said no problem.
Nicole loved him. -Indeed.
They both loved each other.
It was intense.
"We had a great relationship -
most of our lives."
FEBRUARY 2, 1985 NINE YEARS AGO
Oh my god. I can't believe this.
Are you nervous?
I trust that thanks to that, how you live, how you treat others -
and you appreciate life,
you get Nicole to say over and over again:
"My God, I'm so lucky,
“Of all the women in the world, OJ chose me.”
Yo, OJ, I'll take you, Nicole
Yo, OJ, I'll take you, Nicole
My wife.
My wife.
Time to fight OJ Simpson.
It lasts forever.
I can't wait for your babies to arrive. -They'll be wonderful.
They immediately had children.
When you watch this video as a parent,
Do you see that blanket?
Mom made it for you.
"My last wish for the press is,
leave my son alone.
Their lives will be difficult."
There is a hospital
And we're going to get Justin Ryan Simpson out!
There's mom!
Dad is handsome for a 41 year old, isn't he?
However, when the relationship is strong,
when it goes wrong, it goes very wrong.
"As in all relationships, we also had ups and downs."
OJ also felt In a way he created Nicole.
Nicole had gotten her life thanks to OJ.
"The potential problems arose from the fact that I loved him so much."
DO himself said that he loves Nicole very much.
Nicole was not allowed to be with other people.
"We have only recently begun to realize,
that we don't get along at least for now."
Such a person does not want to lose and believes he can get everything back.
It all started in football.
"The game isn't over. I'll get it back."
That game was lost.
OJ finally knew that Nicole could move on with her life,
and it was devouring him from the inside.
“Thinking about my life, in general I think I did the right thing.
So why does this happen?
Think of real orange juice and not this lost man."
I appreciated your encouragement.
I know that's what I miss the most.
"You made my life special. I hope I helped you.
Peace and love. DO"
Sounds like OJ wants to commit suicide.
It was like a farewell letter.
It was a clear farewell message, either to his country -
or the entire planet.
I thought I would.
Actually.
A person who loves himself does not commit suicide.
The letter was devastating.
I thought he was going to commit suicide.
because he loved himself and his image, which he had been building his entire life.
It was already past.
It was just -
a narcissistic letter.
Until the end of that I wouldn't put on a smiling face.
I think it was the first emoticon.
At the end of the letter there was a smiley face.
I knew about his narcissism,
but I'm sure he was a sociopath too.
“Please forgive me. I love Nicole and stuff like that.”
It continued for four pages.
People were confused and terrified.
I was put on earth to sue Kytti.
I enjoyed it.
I make the world a better place.
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
That's how it is.
We trust and believe in the police,
and it's horrible when they mistreat us.
I was a lawyer at Johnnie Cochran's firm.
It was the Civil Rights Association,
which meant a lot to me when I was a young lawyer in the 1980s.
I always thought that our company -
is particularly well suited to addressing such a case.
It was gigantic.
Johnnie was the best criminal lawyer in Los Angeles at the time.
The case did not yet belong to us.
I think OJ's cry for help didn't communicate his guilt.
Don't pity me
It was something deeper.
She had never given birth to so much negativity.
The kids love him. I don't know what happened.
Like a man I know and the hero would commit suicide.
It seemed like a farewell message.
I can only imagine how it affected him.
He wanted to get rid of the pain.
and get rid of negative publicity.
He wouldn't have thought he would be suspected of such a thing.
Everyone was waiting anxiously. What would happen?
He would appear at some point.
We might not find it right away.
but he can't escape forever.
I used to run in airports. I'm flying now.
Thanks to Hertz's new express service I can fly directly to my car.
AT 16:46
Highway police.
I think I saw OJ Simpson on the 5 freeway, and there was
Drive north. I got a Bronco registration number.
In Vitostie de El Toro at 16:46.
Please pay attention…
My ex and I had a helicopter.
with which we made news deliveries from the air.
INDEPENDENT DELIVERY
We listened through the radio.
communications from several helicopters and the LAPD.
OJ Oli spotted El Toron at a Y-shaped intersection in Orange County.
My ex-husband Bob said:
"We're there!"
"That's all!"
Bob Tur in a helicopter 2. Do you think you see OJ Simpson?
Open the door.
I opened the door of the helicopter.
and I was swinging like this Looking for a Bronco and there it was.
Now. A white car.
I was at my desk in the corner of the office.
The television was on and someone said, "Simpson is on the screen."
I thought, "Oh shit. This is how it works."
OJ Simpson is believed to be in a white Bronco.
We already had a white Bronco.
There were two of them.
Both OJ and AC had a Bronco.
A white Ford Bronco drives north on the highway.
There is a black man inside, and the car is traveling in three lanes.
It would be a disaster.
I was informed,
that highway patrol chased him back from Orange County.
I was driving to Los Angeles.
I got in the van with photographer Dana Roker.
We stopped and waited.
DO
Highway. -Wild colt.
Later… - I have to interrupt you.
We are receiving a live feed now. Los Angelesista.
KCBS found him on the highway, and then we saw the chase.
Highway police have confirmed that the car belongs to Al Cowling,
and OJ is believed to be sitting in the back seat.
I watched the NBA finals at my friend's house when the broadcast started.
They interrupted the basketball final.
He was believed to be in a Bronco.
The game went from full screen to only half a square.
Tom Brokaw, New York. This Ford
The chase was shown on the Madison Square Garden screen.
As far as I understand, Jahtia was watching 95 million people.
95 million.
I think I opened a bottle of beer. We weren't used to seeing
police chases on television.
I looked like everyone else.
Most people know me from my 50+ year career as a journalist.
I had started in 1994. from a new program called Rivera Live.
I am Geraldo Rivera
When I saw what was happening on the screen,
It was defined what type of program Rivera Live would be.
Orange juice was part of American culture.
American hero,
who had had to endure incredible hardships -
millions or maybe even billions of people.
Bronco became my show.
On the emergency number.
Air conditioning here. OJ is in my car.
We headed to the highway.
we're fine but tell the police to back off.
OJ is alive but he is pointing a gun at himself.
Separate yourself, Unit 31. Have a weapon.
Suddenly they told us that he had a gun.
Police say Simpson is in the car and pointing a gun at himself.
That explains why they are not detained or arrested.
Oh, no.
Is everything okay? - Yes, it is.
He wants his mother to come to his house. -Of course.
We're not asking for anything else. He's pointing the finger at himself. - What's your name?
I'm AC You know who I am! -Okay.
The situation was serious. OJ pointed the gun at himself.
I started crying.
It must be assumed that there really was a loaded gun,
that he intended to use.
The problem was huge.
Did he shoot himself?
Would you shoot the air conditioner? Or the police officers behind them?
The house was full of conversations.
“The police should shoot out tires or him.”
I said we need a trial.
Only then will we know the truth.
A car among us
Drive to the 405.
It only took a couple of minutes, when I looked in the rearview mirror -
and I saw the police cars following the Ford Bronco,
and I decided to drive ahead of him.
They contacted me by radio.
We started broadcasting. Right in front of the Ford Bronco.
Are you listening, Conan? - Do you hear that, Paul?
Belongs. Where are you?
we are exactly in front of OJ Simpson's car,
and he certainly doesn't know that this is a TV car.
The chase is very simple. Almost like a convoy.
One of the presenters said:
that OJ was in the back seat -
gun in hand.
I remember thinking, I didn't want to kill him.
Robert Kardashian had read the message, where OJ blamed the media.
If he saw our camera, he might pull the trigger.
That's when we decided to stop.
I was on my way home because the 405 led to Sunset Boulevard.
THE SIMPSON'S HOUSE
A total of 14 police units have gathered in the area.
I got into my car,
and driving on the highway -
I saw helicopters above me.
Like in the movie Apocalypse Now.
if we could have take it easy as always -
and brought it, this would not have happened.
The situation would only get worse.
People came to look at the yacht.
There were crowds on the overpasses.
They listen to the radio, watch television and run out of their houses.
Drivers in the southbound lane stopped to watch.
Police cars continued to pursue, and traffic came to a standstill.
People are running on the road. - Very dangerous.
Good unusual.
People ran towards the road. The man had a gun!
The police keep their distance,
but other people's security concerns.
People were holding signs.
"Juice is free" and "we love orange juice."
They all had signs.
Where did they get pens and paper?
How did they get the cardboard and make their sign so quickly?
It felt unreal
walking the streets of Los Angeles -
and see people on the overpass.
The drivers stopped their cars on the freeway as the Bronco drove by.
I didn't realize how famous he was. Why would he do that?
I didn't understand why thousands of people
gathered together to cheer him on.
It was confusing. "Why is this happening?"
Although the DO or the matter itself would not be interested
that view on the highway that day -
and the fear that he would commit suicide,
made people care.
I'm really sad. I felt sorry for him.
You can see the DO!
OJ did not participate in African American events,
but when he was accused,
We feel a connection with her, her situation and her blackness.
Los Angeles in 1994. Two years after the riots,
when the police beat Rodney King -
and the LAPD was chasing us.
It's a shame that there was so much lack of confidence -
between police and African Americans.
According to civil rights organizations Los Angeles Police Department -
has resorted to violence for up to 25 years,
and that's why the Watts riots started too.
in the 1990s -
anyone with dark skin -
I knew someone who had been mistreated by the police.
MARCH 3, 1991 THREE YEARS AGO
Everyone knew about the racist cops.
who did nothing when black people's rights were violated.
We saw it and we knew that the problem was real.
When four white police officers defeated Rodney King,
a schism was revealed that is in Los Angeles even today.
If you hit a dog like a tail, you would go to jail.
The police chief said he would support charges against the men.
It wasn't fair
that the trial was in Simi Valley in front of white juries.
Mr. King lay on the ground,
before diving towards Agent Powell.
So what happened?
I hit him again and knocked him to the ground.
Was the police wrong to beat him?
No. They work according to LAPD guidelines.
Many believed that the police were caught red-handed.
Sometimes police work is hard. That's all.
People watched the trial and blamed the police.
When they do something, it is legal.
Anything goes when there's a uniform.
Rodney King was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Dog beaters are jailed.
How many Rodney Kings does it take?
We are not protected!
Shut up!
Blacks together!
FIRE GATES!
PIGS OU
DOORS CLOSED DOOR
We all share the same understanding, difficulties and situation.
April 29, 1992
The jury has made a decision.
The jurors affirm -
of defendant Laurence M. Powell not guilty of assault -
with intent to cause great bodily harm
They were not tried even though the evidence was clear.
When four white police officers acquitted in Simi Valley,
was revealed to everyone
that race matters.
The city allowed its police department to do all kinds of things.
Crimes against the Constitution towards members of the black community.
Chaos ensued shortly after.
Hundreds of people tear merchandise off the shelves.
Liquor store robbed in Normandy.
It is people's way of venting their frustration.
Now they take out the driver.
It's a gloomy day in Los Angeles.
It was one of the worst riots in the United States.
The man's head is bleeding profusely.
In that environment -
and in the oven -
we came together to defend OJ Simpson.
He was one of us.
OJ hears the call and runs out.
The black men had been framed and falsely accused.
Everyone experienced it.
As the Bronco drove down the 405 Freeway, it took us with it.
Suddenly everyone felt personal contact -
For the OJ Simpson case.
OJ's first wife Marguerite is at the end of the line.
Do you hear me, Margarita? -Yes.
I just wanted to say that we love you, OJ
Flee!
Tell OJ to run away?
Go ahead, OJ!
Stand your ground! Keep going!
APPROXIMATELY AT 7:00 PM
I'm going to call the district attorney.
"How do we catch him?"
"On a cell phone."
I asked him, “Do you have his number? Give it to me!”
I didn't think he would answer.
Yet so he did.
¡OH!
DO Mushrooms -So.
"This is Tom Lange".
He said, "Just goodbye."
He looked tired or drunk.
Hello. How's it going?
DO Are you still there?
The line went dead.
He answered, although I didn't believe him.
It happened two more times.
I assumed he wanted to talk.
Tom here again. - I'm here.
I had the opportunity to make it something unique.
I spoke to the gunman. It was a big problem .
I'm not trying to blackmail you.
You won't get hurt. -I'm doing this for myself .
I know, but do it -This is for me . That's all.
I know, but do it for the kids too.
How? -Think about your children.
No.
Throw it away. You scare everyone.
I'm not going to hurt anyone. - I know that.
I did it by myself . I'm going alone.
But you're scaring everyone. -Tell them I'm sorry.
tell them i'm sorry i did this to the police.
You should tell him yourself.
It wasn't about murder but just about the gun.
I didn't care about the rest.
Your children need you. - I already said goodbye to them.
We didn't say goodbye to our children.
I already did. -You'll see them again.
You want to see them again. You scare us and them.
Many people love you. Don't screw it up.
Don't screw it up.
He didn't mention the gun, which worried me.
I can't handle this. -Yes, you can handle it.
I can't stand it. - Your whole family is here.
I can't stand this. -They love you.
Don't do this.
I tried to talk to him all the way.
They love you.
Don't do it, DO
Everything will be okay.
Let me go home. -Okay.
I swear I will give you
I give you my whole body. -Of course.
I just have to get home. I can't live -Okay, but throw the gun out the window.
As a SWAT negotiator and supervisor you get to know the worst criminals .
LAPD SWAT TEAM LEADER
We still have to negotiate.
He had been with the Los Angeles Police Department for 22 years,
18 of which I spent on the SWAT team.
I was a crisis negotiator .
We save lives,
So they were either thugs or hostages.
That's our job.
We were eventually invited to the Rockingham address.
We rushed there thinking,
that someone was going to get hurt or give up there.
I receive orders to call the station.
Simpson had escaped and traffic had stopped.
It was not known whether he could be stopped before reaching Rockingham.
"Trae a Roberts. Vas a Rockingham".
I went to the station.
Roberts is already in the parking lot. with my bulletproof vest and my gun.
We got in the car and headed to Rockingham Manor.
Where is the house?
It was chaos.
No closer! Hang in there!
We received a call: "We need to create a tactical situation.
If the SWAT team arrives first, arrest him."
"Alright."
We tried to get to the house.
We drove hard.
I didn't realize the seriousness of the situation.
It was a great moment.
The whole country was watching.
Who would have believed its meaning?
Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti.
Will the escape make his situation worse?
Whenever the accused leaves the scene,
We think it indicates guilt.
The car appears to be moving into the slow lane or exit lane.
We slowed down and approached Sunset.
Sunset Boulevard - The car changes lanes.
The cars move aside.
It passed a good 20 meters away. - What was that?
Is this live on ABC?
En. -Of course.
CBS is trying to get it.
He felt encouraged . "Good, juice!"
Are you excited?
He turned onto Sunset Boulevard and headed back toward Brentwood.
Think of everyone else. -I can't do it on the road or in the countryside.
I went to his grave. I do it at home. -You don't do anything.
You are loved. Your children, mom, friends and AC.
Don't turn your back on the world.
Don't do it.
They tried to keep an eye on Simpson.
"He's on this road Three minutes away."
We will be in Rockingham soon.
There is Mr. Simpson's house.
He is on his way to my house.
I followed the procession.
Cars moved away from the 405 highway. Boulevardille at dusk.
When he turned back towards Rockingham, the road continued no further.
I drove to someone's house and parked in the driveway.
Listen to me and think.
You are tired too.
I am. - I know.
I want to be with Nicole. -You don't have to be.
You have to be with your family and your children.
I told him: “Think about your children.
"Everything will be okay." That sort of thing.
"Drop the gun".
We heard when the helicopters arrived.
At some point the cars arrived.
We walked through the crowd and tried to get past the SWAT cars.
There were hundreds of people there
that were in our way.
He turns right
Towards Brentwood Park -
and appears to be on its way either to home or very close to home.
Police to hell!
At the last moment…
SWAT team.
Apoyame.
…The SWAT team arrived at the door.
One of the group members said, "We'll take care of this, Mark."
We crossed to the other side of the wall.
I started to think about where the car would stop and how we would act.
We spoke as quickly as possible .
When negotiating, I wear civilian clothes but this time I didn't have time.
We acted quickly.
A SWAT team showed up, and then the Bronco arrived.
How to dance.
We'll let you drive home , but throw the gun out the window.
I'm not going to point the finger at anyone. - I know, but you scare people.
I'm not going to point the finger at anyone.
Catch him if you have to.
We were going to close the door and take him inside.
Bronco drove to Rockingham.
We were ready .
Then everything changed before our eyes.
AT 19:57
AC stopped in the traffic lane.
The snipers were aiming at the Bronco.
He would not be allowed to carry a weapon.
Drop the gun.
Alright…
Who's there?
Oh, no.
We didn't know who got into the car.
I thought he was a member of the mafia.
The police go to the car and take someone away.
He was OJ's son.
They take…
We took him home.
The police approach the Bronco.
The sheriff's car rear-ended the Bronco, sirens screaming.
We tried to stop the police who came out,
who was going to walk to the car.
Other police officers attempted to contain
the crowd and keep the path clear.
There were probably more than 15 helicopters in the air,
and it was very difficult to give orders.
The place is chaos.
The whole world was watching.
Added pressure.
I tried to forget about it all and focus on work.
OJ waited in the car for several minutes and we didn't know what happened.
I yelled into the phone and he didn't answer.
I'm praying, DO
Juice!
Don't do it, DO! -Juice!
Juice!
Listen to me, OJ!
Listen! -Juice! I'm still here!
Juice!
I beg you. Don't do this, DO!
Listen to it!
I walked to the roadblock.
They say there were snipers and a SWAT team.
If OJ got out of the Bronco with a gun, he would be shot.
I went to the police and said, "I'm Mike Gilbert, OJ Simpson's agent.
"I'll get it out of the Bronco."
They didn't agree , so I told them:
“Do you think Los Angeles burned down because of Rodney King?”
If you shoot OJ Simpson, everything is burned at the stake ."
FREE!
Al Cowlings jumped out of the car.
and angel,
so that we do not hurt his friend,
who say it wouldn't hurt anyone.
He's out of his rhythm. - Feelings on the surface .
I had to get him out of the way.
so I could talk to Mr. Simpson.
We convinced Al Cowlings to come to us.
I shouted, "I'm calling you, and then you talk to me."
I took a step forward .
In the middle of the hallway was OJ's Heisman Trophy.
There were photos of him with celebrities.
It was everywhere.
I thought if we bet on his ego and narcissism,
we can succeed.
The sun set towards the west and it began to get dark .
I called him and mostly listened.
He apologized for the commotion he caused.
I mentioned his children and said:
"Don't let your children experience another tragedy."
He retreated into his shell and didn't want to talk about it.
He mentioned that he couldn't believe how many people were there.
We talk about the surrender process,
and I guess I made him believe ,
that looks good if you do it right.
Yes. -Something is happening.
Alright.
I tried to make him believe
in order to save face,
if only he would come to us.
He could be proud and show it to the world.
I said, "I'll shake your hand, and then we'll go home.
Do not take anything out of the car,
so there is no confusion .
No one should believe that you are armed ."
If someone has a gun, they will be shot.
That's how things are.
I see movement. - Code 4.
He started to get out of the car. And I said, "What's he got in his hand?"
I ordered them to leave the object.
Then I realized it was a photo. Nicole in metal frames.
He walked towards me, and I arrested him.
We understand that OJ has been arrested.
OJ Simpson has surrendered. It all ended peacefully.
OJ Simpson has been arrested.
We got it.
What a relief.
No one was shot.
They would bring it to us.
We let him into the house and sat on the couch.
I promised him that I could talk to his mother.
The room began to fill with people.
Then came his lawyers and police.
OJ sat down and I said:
“He should be in handcuffs. Why are we doing this?”
We put on the handcuffs.
We decided to take him under police escort to Parker Center.
We open the doors and put the cars in the stations.
The media and the public knew that something happened.
As soon as we left, people came pouring out of the bushes.
They approached the car.
We continued driving and OJ said:
"What is everyone doing in Brentwood?"
We were a little surprised.
I waited at the barricade while OJ was arrested.
He was sitting between two police officers in the back seat of the car.
Just a couple of meters away.
I saw him when the car passed by.
Seeing his face -
It was heartbreaking, because he looked exhausted .
His expression was blank and his splendor had faded.
We were hoping for a peaceful outcome , because we wanted a trial.
Only then can we know the truth .
Now someone would have to question him.
There are a lot of people in front of the Brentwood house.
Behind me is Robert Shapiro, OJ Simpson's lawyer,
who will give a press conference.
At this point I want to ask all members of the audience -
so as not to judge anyone,
in light of the evidence it has been reviewed in court.
Although Mr. Simpson is shown great sympathy,
We must not forget that two victims have been brutally murdered.
We tested the Bronco ourselves.
We found $ 8,000 in cash.
the gun, OJ's passport,
his cell phone and his costume.
NONE OF THIS WAS PRESENTED AT THE TRIAL
I took him to Parker Center behind bars.
OJ Simpson is in custody in Los Angeles.
Two counts of murder.
Los Angeles Police Jail
JUNE 20, 1994 THREE DAYS LATER
Now.
OJ was taken to Spring Street to the entrance.
He goes to the courthouse on the 11th floor for the morning arraignment.
Are you ready for processing?
Yes, judge. -Okay.
Should Mr. Simpson stand up? - Yes.
Mr. Orenthal Simpson. Is that your name?
Speak out loud.
Yeah.
I'm sorry. Can we start over? -Yes.
Nobody wins murder cases.
Not exactly.
He committed murder and violated Article 187-A of the Penal Code.
He deliberately and reflexively murdered Nicole Brown Simpson.
Based on the evidence Only two things were possible.
Either he was trying to defend Nicole and Ron or he himself was a suspect.
However, he participated in the events based on blood stains .
How did you hurt your finger?
…who used a deadly weapon.
It was him.
Bob Shapiro was famous at the time as a famous lawyer.
We criminal lawyers did not like famous lawyers,
because they used wicked means ,
while we were doing the hard work.
Have you discussed the charges?
Yes. -Yes.
How do you respond at this point?
Innocent. -Innocent.
Such processing I would expect to take a couple of years.
Judge of value.
We request an interrogation as soon as possible -
within the next ten days.
Everything moved quickly.
Shapiro made the decision -
giving up time and asking for a speedy trial .
The prosecutor must have been expecting that the defense would delay,
but it happened differently.
They wanted fast processing, because then mistakes can be made.
They knew that the evidence processing would take a long time .
They took advantage of the right to a speedy trial,
They put the prosecutor in a difficult situation.
Bob Shapiro's strategy was brilliant.
You have to admit it.
However, it was clear I didn't know Bob Shapiro.
like the king of lawsuits.
had no experience with murder cases.
Johnnie Cochran, on the other hand, does.
Shapiro was the negotiator and Johnnie was a lawyer.
This tragedy must end.
He was the first choice,
which would inevitably be included in the prosecution.
We spoke with the OJ team and Bob Shapiro,
and we decided together that we would cooperate.
He is an equal member of our working group.
We believed that African Americans attorney and client -
They would understand each other immediately.
Everybody loved Johnnie,
because he strongly opposed police injustice.
He was a respected civil rights
lawyer .
There was a lot of talk about OJ Simpson being involved with the black community.
Now I had a community, an active lawyer.
Cochran brought respect to OJ that OJ couldn't have gotten on his own .
He gave courage to OJ Simpson.
OJ had sufficient funds.
fight the state with their own money.
He said, "I'm smart enough to know that I'm not the smartest.
That's why I hire the smartest people."
Although I admired Cochrane, I also admired the entire group of lawyers.
He had the most talented guard I've ever seen.
F. Lee Bailey was my hero.
Later Alan Dershowitz and his class at Harvard.
Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld were DNA experts from New York.
I would say 16 or 17 people. helped defend OJ Simpson.
He was in an unprecedented position.
OJ was an athlete.
and continued using the sports metaphor.
"You are the quarterback and you defend.
Let's work together."
About their lawyers We talk like a dream team.
We are a dream team and number one.
The prosecutor is not good for us.
We are the best. -Awesome.
Before Johnnie Cochran took over the case,
commented on the amount of evidence against OJ Simpson.
It is significant but easily explained.
They made OJ look guilty.
the death of two people.
Bleeding of corpses into the garage and into the car.
There was blood inside and outside the Bronco.
and there was blood on the road.
The murderer had injured his hand.
Everything fits.
It was like a turkey on a platter. Clearly visible .
Almost too much.
OJ Simpson's situation was unique.
I have never seen so much evidence.
I compared it to a huge plate of spaghetti.
let's say to get a big plate of spaghetti.
A person starts eating spaghetti,
and suddenly in the middle of the meal -
there is a cockroach between the spaghetti.
That?
There is a cockroach in a large plate of spaghetti.
Does a person continue eating spaghetti?
or throw away the whole bowl, because the spaghetti is already ruined?
"I loved him too much"?
I didn't say "too much." -Of course.
I didn't do it. I loved him.
I loved OJ Simpson when I was a kid.
He became my client and friend.
OJ SPORTS AGEN
I represented OJ for about 22 years.
He said: "My image and that, what people see
"It's the most important thing there is."
Only $69 per week.
When there is a party, for example,
Some people light up the whole room.
When they come in, their appearance doesn't matter.
They are noticeable and the gaze follows them.
DO was like that.
He could do it.
Hello juice.
My wife said, "He won't come into our house."
You already know why Bronco. Does the blood found match yours?
In.
The agent's job is to create an illusion.
Hero.
Do you know why the blood in the Bronco is compatible with Nicole's blood?
In.
I'm sure we'll have fun together.
He made an impression on the big screen as a pleasant and happy man.
If there is any trouble, I will hit you with a stick.
That's not true.
Do you know why the blood in Rockingham is compatible with your blood?
In.
Was OJ a good person? Who was capable of committing bad deeds?
Do you know why the blood was found on your socks? Is it compatible with Nicole's blood?
In.
Or was OJ really a bad person who sometimes did good deeds?
Do you know why Bundy blood is in your blood?
In.
I still don't know. Who was he?
Who did I meet?
We are recording again
SEARCHES
JUNE 17, 1994 FIVE DAYS AFTER THE MURDERS
Friday, June 16th.
Once we were sure of the evidence,
We have a search warrant, and attorneys have been contacted.
Los Angeles District Attorney files murder charges -
Orenthal contra James "OJ" Simpson.
Simpson is expected to surrender to police for charging.
OJ had to surrender at 11am.
Phil and I wanted to pick it up.
However, the bosses wanted to accompany him in public.
This was a big problem.
We wanted the criminal. He would have to march in front of the cameras.
Preferably handcuffed and smiling, because it would look good on the news.
That shouldn't have happened.
Last night we heard a rumor that it would happen at 8:30.
We learned that the LAPD was going to arrest OJ Simpson.
Simpson would surrender, and we had a warrant for his arrest.
I remember thinking:
"Why let him give himself away?"
For important people I probably prefer that.
It was new.
The idea that I would get it delivered in a couple of hours,
the madness is melting away.
I could have gone to lunch.
This is not how you treat a person who is believed to be the murderer,
which almost ripped his head off.
I drove to Rockingham and thought I would find OJ there.
Then I heard that he had left there -
and drove to Bobby's apartment on the other side of the hill.
I'm talking about Robert Kardashian.
Everyone knows the Kardashian girls, who are Robert's daughters.
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Attorney Robert Shapiro told the Los Angeles Police Department:
“Don’t capture him. We’ll bring him back.”
The question was where he would surrender.
My editor in chief sent me to the Parker Center.
The place was in complete chaos.
LAPD HEADQUARTERS
There are three times as many suppliers. About 30-45 minutes ago.
We were told that the DO would be given at 10. Then at 11.
The car will come. -We see it.
A blue car. Someone is sitting in the back seat, but I am not there
The car spins. False alarm.
It was ready at the Parker Center.
We inform about everything related to -
and we heard something happened on Bundy Drive.
I saw on the screen that a helicopter photographed white vans -
and the crowd. I wonder if OJ was there.
Then I saw the head of the communications department.
and I asked if OJ was there. They say he wasn't.
The crowd had arrived because of the helicopters.
Why haven't you disbanded? - You didn't leave, even though we told you to.
OJ was going to give up.
His arrival and handling would arouse a lot of attention, but it would happen.
We were sure of it.
He didn't come.
I called Shapiro.
I was at Bob Kardashian's house in Encino.
This said that the DO was crazy -
and they didn't know what to do. All that.
I said we would order orange juice and sent two police cars to the house.
Without us knowing it -
OJ ran away during the call.
I wasn't at home
and had also left Bobby.
I thought so they wouldn't lie to me,
but nobody knew where he was.
AT 13:50
The news broadcast was supposed to start at 10 am.
Then at 11 o'clock.
It was constantly moved.
Two more minutes. -Two minutes.
I was working in the field and the television was on.
Suddenly the Gascon commander took the podium at the Parker Center.
He is on stage.
I know David Gascón, and he was angry.
Mr. Simpson -
with the consent of his lawyer -
was to surrender to the Los Angeles Police Department this morning.
It was originally supposed to happen at 11 o'clock.
Then at 11:45.
Mr. Simpson has not appeared.
I didn't know what to do.
Something didn't go as planned.
Los Angeles Police are now actively searching for Mr. Simpson.
There was a gasp.
They were all holding their mother's hand.
Mr. Simpson is suspected of two murders. For a felony.
He must be arrested and brought before the court as soon as possible.
We didn't expect that.
We immediately guess that running away is a sign of guilt.
Were you following the suspect the whole time? - Me…
Commander Gascón, have you not located the suspect?
Didn't you keep an eye on it?
We do not comment on the investigation in any way.
How did you lose it? - May I answer?
If we could decide, I would have ended up in jail immediately.
Management had decided otherwise, and I had to pay shamefully.
Everything went viral.
Did OJ Simpson get special treatment because he's famous?
He has never received special treatment.
He is suspected of murder and we are going to find him.
The press conference ended, and suddenly OJ Simpson was
outlaw, who could be anywhere.
Gascon only said: "Simpson is on the run." The news spread everywhere.
The most watched show in the United States. and the most fascinating man has disappeared.
OJ Simpson was a huge public figure even before the events of this week,
and is now wanted.
None of this has happened.
"OJ Simpson and line soldiers". An impressive sentence.
Howard Cosell said, "The juice runs."
He hardly said it like that.
I contacted the federal police,
to immigration authorities and border guards.
It is possible that thanks to his connections and funds -
You can escape the area by plane.
How many times have you wanted to fly?
It was believed that he was flying to Mexico.
In such situations an extensive wanted notice is issued.
All units and stations. LAPD Notice.
We are looking for a murder suspect.
The name forms Oscar, Romeo, Echo, November, Tango, Hotel, Alpha, Lima.
Middle name James.
Male. Black. 188 centimeters, 95 kilograms and 46 years old.
The announcement was worldwide.
D.O. Simpson.
Where would he hide?
Where would you go and what would you do?
I hope it is delivered.
We want to hear your version.
If only he would run as hard as before.
AT 3:00 PM
We expected Mr Simpson to discuss the matter this afternoon.
It's now 3:00 p.m., and no one knows where he is.
Gil Garcetti almost begged OJ to turn himself in immediately.
According to our information, Mr. Simpson's former teammate Al Cowlings -
he is the last person to see him.
AC was like a brother to OJ.
He did everything OJ did.
He was loyal to his friends, Nicole and his entire family.
I think he got upset and didn't expect this.
If anyone can help Mr. Simpson avoid arrest
Mr. Simpson is now an outlaw.
If you receive assistance in any way, you are violating federal law.
Think about it.
I had checked into the Hyatt hotel at LAX airport,
and I tried to contact OJ.
I left messages. “This is Mike.
If you need anything, let me know."
After a while I received a call from the reception desk.
"Someone is calling you, who doesn't know your name.
"Only one person is Mike. Should I connect the call?"
I thought OJ knew my last name.
I told you to get online.
The caller said, "My name is so-and-so, and
What did you mean when you said, 'if you need anything'?"
I asked who was calling.
The man replied: “I am a neighbor of OJ.
We bought our cell phones in the same place,
and that's why sometimes we have repeated messages."
I immediately thought that cell phones don't work like that.
Shit.
So it was that the Los Angeles police were wiretapping.
They got angry and started asking: Will I help him escape?
I told them to go to hell.
AT 17:00
Everyone thought how he had avoided -
Robert Kardashian y Robert Shapiro.
Furnell Chatman is OJ's attorney at Robert Shapiro's press conference.
Suddenly we found out about the press conference.
Robert Shapiro has just arrived and I will tell you the situation soon.
At 9:30 I arrived in the San Fernando Valley to the apartment where OJ was.
I told him that the Los Angeles Police Department -
charge him with first degree murder,
and that he should give up.
We later heard that the crime scene investigator, the doctor
and a couple other people were investigating The Simpsons at the Kardashian house.
They took photos of the finger and samples of hair and blood -
probably to refute our sample.
I told OJ that we should go.
He said he needed time to talk to his family.
He called his children and spoke to them.
He called his mother and talked to her.
Later that morning the police arrived.
That's when we first learned that OJ was gone.
So does Al Cowlings.
Now I would like to introduce you to Robert Kardashian.
OJ wrote this letter today.
"Dear reader.
First of all, for your information, I have nothing to do with Nicole's murder.
I loved him.
"I've always loved it."
DO met Nicole at a place called Daisy.
Nicole was 18 years old and a waitress.
When OJ saw him he said, "Wow. I want to meet that woman."
They started dating.
Nicole called me and said:
"I'm going to visit my friend."
I said okay, and he said, "Mommy
"He's a black man." I said no problem.
Nicole loved him. -Indeed.
They both loved each other.
It was intense.
"We had a great relationship -
most of our lives."
FEBRUARY 2, 1985 NINE YEARS AGO
Oh my god. I can't believe this.
Are you nervous?
I trust that thanks to that, how you live, how you treat others -
and you appreciate life,
you get Nicole to say over and over again:
"My God, I'm so lucky,
“Of all the women in the world, OJ chose me.”
Yo, OJ, I'll take you, Nicole
Yo, OJ, I'll take you, Nicole
My wife.
My wife.
Time to fight OJ Simpson.
It lasts forever.
I can't wait for your babies to arrive. -They'll be wonderful.
They immediately had children.
When you watch this video as a parent,
Do you see that blanket?
Mom made it for you.
"My last wish for the press is,
leave my son alone.
Their lives will be difficult."
There is a hospital
And we're going to get Justin Ryan Simpson out!
There's mom!
Dad is handsome for a 41 year old, isn't he?
However, when the relationship is strong,
when it goes wrong, it goes very wrong.
"As in all relationships, we also had ups and downs."
OJ also felt In a way he created Nicole.
Nicole had gotten her life thanks to OJ.
"The potential problems arose from the fact that I loved him so much."
DO himself said that he loves Nicole very much.
Nicole was not allowed to be with other people.
"We have only recently begun to realize,
that we don't get along at least for now."
Such a person does not want to lose and believes he can get everything back.
It all started in football.
"The game isn't over. I'll get it back."
That game was lost.
OJ finally knew that Nicole could move on with her life,
and it was devouring him from the inside.
“Thinking about my life, in general I think I did the right thing.
So why does this happen?
Think of real orange juice and not this lost man."
I appreciated your encouragement.
I know that's what I miss the most.
"You made my life special. I hope I helped you.
Peace and love. DO"
Sounds like OJ wants to commit suicide.
It was like a farewell letter.
It was a clear farewell message, either to his country -
or the entire planet.
I thought I would.
Actually.
A person who loves himself does not commit suicide.
The letter was devastating.
I thought he was going to commit suicide.
because he loved himself and his image, which he had been building his entire life.
It was already past.
It was just -
a narcissistic letter.
Until the end of that I wouldn't put on a smiling face.
I think it was the first emoticon.
At the end of the letter there was a smiley face.
I knew about his narcissism,
but I'm sure he was a sociopath too.
“Please forgive me. I love Nicole and stuff like that.”
It continued for four pages.
People were confused and terrified.
I was put on earth to sue Kytti.
I enjoyed it.
I make the world a better place.
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
That's how it is.
We trust and believe in the police,
and it's horrible when they mistreat us.
I was a lawyer at Johnnie Cochran's firm.
It was the Civil Rights Association,
which meant a lot to me when I was a young lawyer in the 1980s.
I always thought that our company -
is particularly well suited to addressing such a case.
It was gigantic.
Johnnie was the best criminal lawyer in Los Angeles at the time.
The case did not yet belong to us.
I think OJ's cry for help didn't communicate his guilt.
Don't pity me
It was something deeper.
She had never given birth to so much negativity.
The kids love him. I don't know what happened.
Like a man I know and the hero would commit suicide.
It seemed like a farewell message.
I can only imagine how it affected him.
He wanted to get rid of the pain.
and get rid of negative publicity.
He wouldn't have thought he would be suspected of such a thing.
Everyone was waiting anxiously. What would happen?
He would appear at some point.
We might not find it right away.
but he can't escape forever.
I used to run in airports. I'm flying now.
Thanks to Hertz's new express service I can fly directly to my car.
AT 16:46
Highway police.
I think I saw OJ Simpson on the 5 freeway, and there was
Drive north. I got a Bronco registration number.
In Vitostie de El Toro at 16:46.
Please pay attention…
My ex and I had a helicopter.
with which we made news deliveries from the air.
INDEPENDENT DELIVERY
We listened through the radio.
communications from several helicopters and the LAPD.
OJ Oli spotted El Toron at a Y-shaped intersection in Orange County.
My ex-husband Bob said:
"We're there!"
"That's all!"
Bob Tur in a helicopter 2. Do you think you see OJ Simpson?
Open the door.
I opened the door of the helicopter.
and I was swinging like this Looking for a Bronco and there it was.
Now. A white car.
I was at my desk in the corner of the office.
The television was on and someone said, "Simpson is on the screen."
I thought, "Oh shit. This is how it works."
OJ Simpson is believed to be in a white Bronco.
We already had a white Bronco.
There were two of them.
Both OJ and AC had a Bronco.
A white Ford Bronco drives north on the highway.
There is a black man inside, and the car is traveling in three lanes.
It would be a disaster.
I was informed,
that highway patrol chased him back from Orange County.
I was driving to Los Angeles.
I got in the van with photographer Dana Roker.
We stopped and waited.
DO
Highway. -Wild colt.
Later… - I have to interrupt you.
We are receiving a live feed now. Los Angelesista.
KCBS found him on the highway, and then we saw the chase.
Highway police have confirmed that the car belongs to Al Cowling,
and OJ is believed to be sitting in the back seat.
I watched the NBA finals at my friend's house when the broadcast started.
They interrupted the basketball final.
He was believed to be in a Bronco.
The game went from full screen to only half a square.
Tom Brokaw, New York. This Ford
The chase was shown on the Madison Square Garden screen.
As far as I understand, Jahtia was watching 95 million people.
95 million.
I think I opened a bottle of beer. We weren't used to seeing
police chases on television.
I looked like everyone else.
Most people know me from my 50+ year career as a journalist.
I had started in 1994. from a new program called Rivera Live.
I am Geraldo Rivera
When I saw what was happening on the screen,
It was defined what type of program Rivera Live would be.
Orange juice was part of American culture.
American hero,
who had had to endure incredible hardships -
millions or maybe even billions of people.
Bronco became my show.
On the emergency number.
Air conditioning here. OJ is in my car.
We headed to the highway.
we're fine but tell the police to back off.
OJ is alive but he is pointing a gun at himself.
Separate yourself, Unit 31. Have a weapon.
Suddenly they told us that he had a gun.
Police say Simpson is in the car and pointing a gun at himself.
That explains why they are not detained or arrested.
Oh, no.
Is everything okay? - Yes, it is.
He wants his mother to come to his house. -Of course.
We're not asking for anything else. He's pointing the finger at himself. - What's your name?
I'm AC You know who I am! -Okay.
The situation was serious. OJ pointed the gun at himself.
I started crying.
It must be assumed that there really was a loaded gun,
that he intended to use.
The problem was huge.
Did he shoot himself?
Would you shoot the air conditioner? Or the police officers behind them?
The house was full of conversations.
“The police should shoot out tires or him.”
I said we need a trial.
Only then will we know the truth.
A car among us
Drive to the 405.
It only took a couple of minutes, when I looked in the rearview mirror -
and I saw the police cars following the Ford Bronco,
and I decided to drive ahead of him.
They contacted me by radio.
We started broadcasting. Right in front of the Ford Bronco.
Are you listening, Conan? - Do you hear that, Paul?
Belongs. Where are you?
we are exactly in front of OJ Simpson's car,
and he certainly doesn't know that this is a TV car.
The chase is very simple. Almost like a convoy.
One of the presenters said:
that OJ was in the back seat -
gun in hand.
I remember thinking, I didn't want to kill him.
Robert Kardashian had read the message, where OJ blamed the media.
If he saw our camera, he might pull the trigger.
That's when we decided to stop.
I was on my way home because the 405 led to Sunset Boulevard.
THE SIMPSON'S HOUSE
A total of 14 police units have gathered in the area.
I got into my car,
and driving on the highway -
I saw helicopters above me.
Like in the movie Apocalypse Now.
if we could have take it easy as always -
and brought it, this would not have happened.
The situation would only get worse.
People came to look at the yacht.
There were crowds on the overpasses.
They listen to the radio, watch television and run out of their houses.
Drivers in the southbound lane stopped to watch.
Police cars continued to pursue, and traffic came to a standstill.
People are running on the road. - Very dangerous.
Good unusual.
People ran towards the road. The man had a gun!
The police keep their distance,
but other people's security concerns.
People were holding signs.
"Juice is free" and "we love orange juice."
They all had signs.
Where did they get pens and paper?
How did they get the cardboard and make their sign so quickly?
It felt unreal
walking the streets of Los Angeles -
and see people on the overpass.
The drivers stopped their cars on the freeway as the Bronco drove by.
I didn't realize how famous he was. Why would he do that?
I didn't understand why thousands of people
gathered together to cheer him on.
It was confusing. "Why is this happening?"
Although the DO or the matter itself would not be interested
that view on the highway that day -
and the fear that he would commit suicide,
made people care.
I'm really sad. I felt sorry for him.
You can see the DO!
OJ did not participate in African American events,
but when he was accused,
We feel a connection with her, her situation and her blackness.
Los Angeles in 1994. Two years after the riots,
when the police beat Rodney King -
and the LAPD was chasing us.
It's a shame that there was so much lack of confidence -
between police and African Americans.
According to civil rights organizations Los Angeles Police Department -
has resorted to violence for up to 25 years,
and that's why the Watts riots started too.
in the 1990s -
anyone with dark skin -
I knew someone who had been mistreated by the police.
MARCH 3, 1991 THREE YEARS AGO
Everyone knew about the racist cops.
who did nothing when black people's rights were violated.
We saw it and we knew that the problem was real.
When four white police officers defeated Rodney King,
a schism was revealed that is in Los Angeles even today.
If you hit a dog like a tail, you would go to jail.
The police chief said he would support charges against the men.
It wasn't fair
that the trial was in Simi Valley in front of white juries.
Mr. King lay on the ground,
before diving towards Agent Powell.
So what happened?
I hit him again and knocked him to the ground.
Was the police wrong to beat him?
No. They work according to LAPD guidelines.
Many believed that the police were caught red-handed.
Sometimes police work is hard. That's all.
People watched the trial and blamed the police.
When they do something, it is legal.
Anything goes when there's a uniform.
Rodney King was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Dog beaters are jailed.
How many Rodney Kings does it take?
We are not protected!
Shut up!
Blacks together!
FIRE GATES!
PIGS OU
DOORS CLOSED DOOR
We all share the same understanding, difficulties and situation.
April 29, 1992
The jury has made a decision.
The jurors affirm -
of defendant Laurence M. Powell not guilty of assault -
with intent to cause great bodily harm
They were not tried even though the evidence was clear.
When four white police officers acquitted in Simi Valley,
was revealed to everyone
that race matters.
The city allowed its police department to do all kinds of things.
Crimes against the Constitution towards members of the black community.
Chaos ensued shortly after.
Hundreds of people tear merchandise off the shelves.
Liquor store robbed in Normandy.
It is people's way of venting their frustration.
Now they take out the driver.
It's a gloomy day in Los Angeles.
It was one of the worst riots in the United States.
The man's head is bleeding profusely.
In that environment -
and in the oven -
we came together to defend OJ Simpson.
He was one of us.
OJ hears the call and runs out.
The black men had been framed and falsely accused.
Everyone experienced it.
As the Bronco drove down the 405 Freeway, it took us with it.
Suddenly everyone felt personal contact -
For the OJ Simpson case.
OJ's first wife Marguerite is at the end of the line.
Do you hear me, Margarita? -Yes.
I just wanted to say that we love you, OJ
Flee!
Tell OJ to run away?
Go ahead, OJ!
Stand your ground! Keep going!
APPROXIMATELY AT 7:00 PM
I'm going to call the district attorney.
"How do we catch him?"
"On a cell phone."
I asked him, “Do you have his number? Give it to me!”
I didn't think he would answer.
Yet so he did.
¡OH!
DO Mushrooms -So.
"This is Tom Lange".
He said, "Just goodbye."
He looked tired or drunk.
Hello. How's it going?
DO Are you still there?
The line went dead.
He answered, although I didn't believe him.
It happened two more times.
I assumed he wanted to talk.
Tom here again. - I'm here.
I had the opportunity to make it something unique.
I spoke to the gunman. It was a big problem .
I'm not trying to blackmail you.
You won't get hurt. -I'm doing this for myself .
I know, but do it -This is for me . That's all.
I know, but do it for the kids too.
How? -Think about your children.
No.
Throw it away. You scare everyone.
I'm not going to hurt anyone. - I know that.
I did it by myself . I'm going alone.
But you're scaring everyone. -Tell them I'm sorry.
tell them i'm sorry i did this to the police.
You should tell him yourself.
It wasn't about murder but just about the gun.
I didn't care about the rest.
Your children need you. - I already said goodbye to them.
We didn't say goodbye to our children.
I already did. -You'll see them again.
You want to see them again. You scare us and them.
Many people love you. Don't screw it up.
Don't screw it up.
He didn't mention the gun, which worried me.
I can't handle this. -Yes, you can handle it.
I can't stand it. - Your whole family is here.
I can't stand this. -They love you.
Don't do this.
I tried to talk to him all the way.
They love you.
Don't do it, DO
Everything will be okay.
Let me go home. -Okay.
I swear I will give you
I give you my whole body. -Of course.
I just have to get home. I can't live -Okay, but throw the gun out the window.
As a SWAT negotiator and supervisor you get to know the worst criminals .
LAPD SWAT TEAM LEADER
We still have to negotiate.
He had been with the Los Angeles Police Department for 22 years,
18 of which I spent on the SWAT team.
I was a crisis negotiator .
We save lives,
So they were either thugs or hostages.
That's our job.
We were eventually invited to the Rockingham address.
We rushed there thinking,
that someone was going to get hurt or give up there.
I receive orders to call the station.
Simpson had escaped and traffic had stopped.
It was not known whether he could be stopped before reaching Rockingham.
"Trae a Roberts. Vas a Rockingham".
I went to the station.
Roberts is already in the parking lot. with my bulletproof vest and my gun.
We got in the car and headed to Rockingham Manor.
Where is the house?
It was chaos.
No closer! Hang in there!
We received a call: "We need to create a tactical situation.
If the SWAT team arrives first, arrest him."
"Alright."
We tried to get to the house.
We drove hard.
I didn't realize the seriousness of the situation.
It was a great moment.
The whole country was watching.
Who would have believed its meaning?
Los Angeles District Attorney Gil Garcetti.
Will the escape make his situation worse?
Whenever the accused leaves the scene,
We think it indicates guilt.
The car appears to be moving into the slow lane or exit lane.
We slowed down and approached Sunset.
Sunset Boulevard - The car changes lanes.
The cars move aside.
It passed a good 20 meters away. - What was that?
Is this live on ABC?
En. -Of course.
CBS is trying to get it.
He felt encouraged . "Good, juice!"
Are you excited?
He turned onto Sunset Boulevard and headed back toward Brentwood.
Think of everyone else. -I can't do it on the road or in the countryside.
I went to his grave. I do it at home. -You don't do anything.
You are loved. Your children, mom, friends and AC.
Don't turn your back on the world.
Don't do it.
They tried to keep an eye on Simpson.
"He's on this road Three minutes away."
We will be in Rockingham soon.
There is Mr. Simpson's house.
He is on his way to my house.
I followed the procession.
Cars moved away from the 405 highway. Boulevardille at dusk.
When he turned back towards Rockingham, the road continued no further.
I drove to someone's house and parked in the driveway.
Listen to me and think.
You are tired too.
I am. - I know.
I want to be with Nicole. -You don't have to be.
You have to be with your family and your children.
I told him: “Think about your children.
"Everything will be okay." That sort of thing.
"Drop the gun".
We heard when the helicopters arrived.
At some point the cars arrived.
We walked through the crowd and tried to get past the SWAT cars.
There were hundreds of people there
that were in our way.
He turns right
Towards Brentwood Park -
and appears to be on its way either to home or very close to home.
Police to hell!
At the last moment…
SWAT team.
Apoyame.
…The SWAT team arrived at the door.
One of the group members said, "We'll take care of this, Mark."
We crossed to the other side of the wall.
I started to think about where the car would stop and how we would act.
We spoke as quickly as possible .
When negotiating, I wear civilian clothes but this time I didn't have time.
We acted quickly.
A SWAT team showed up, and then the Bronco arrived.
How to dance.
We'll let you drive home , but throw the gun out the window.
I'm not going to point the finger at anyone. - I know, but you scare people.
I'm not going to point the finger at anyone.
Catch him if you have to.
We were going to close the door and take him inside.
Bronco drove to Rockingham.
We were ready .
Then everything changed before our eyes.
AT 19:57
AC stopped in the traffic lane.
The snipers were aiming at the Bronco.
He would not be allowed to carry a weapon.
Drop the gun.
Alright…
Who's there?
Oh, no.
We didn't know who got into the car.
I thought he was a member of the mafia.
The police go to the car and take someone away.
He was OJ's son.
They take…
We took him home.
The police approach the Bronco.
The sheriff's car rear-ended the Bronco, sirens screaming.
We tried to stop the police who came out,
who was going to walk to the car.
Other police officers attempted to contain
the crowd and keep the path clear.
There were probably more than 15 helicopters in the air,
and it was very difficult to give orders.
The place is chaos.
The whole world was watching.
Added pressure.
I tried to forget about it all and focus on work.
OJ waited in the car for several minutes and we didn't know what happened.
I yelled into the phone and he didn't answer.
I'm praying, DO
Juice!
Don't do it, DO! -Juice!
Juice!
Listen to me, OJ!
Listen! -Juice! I'm still here!
Juice!
I beg you. Don't do this, DO!
Listen to it!
I walked to the roadblock.
They say there were snipers and a SWAT team.
If OJ got out of the Bronco with a gun, he would be shot.
I went to the police and said, "I'm Mike Gilbert, OJ Simpson's agent.
"I'll get it out of the Bronco."
They didn't agree , so I told them:
“Do you think Los Angeles burned down because of Rodney King?”
If you shoot OJ Simpson, everything is burned at the stake ."
FREE!
Al Cowlings jumped out of the car.
and angel,
so that we do not hurt his friend,
who say it wouldn't hurt anyone.
He's out of his rhythm. - Feelings on the surface .
I had to get him out of the way.
so I could talk to Mr. Simpson.
We convinced Al Cowlings to come to us.
I shouted, "I'm calling you, and then you talk to me."
I took a step forward .
In the middle of the hallway was OJ's Heisman Trophy.
There were photos of him with celebrities.
It was everywhere.
I thought if we bet on his ego and narcissism,
we can succeed.
The sun set towards the west and it began to get dark .
I called him and mostly listened.
He apologized for the commotion he caused.
I mentioned his children and said:
"Don't let your children experience another tragedy."
He retreated into his shell and didn't want to talk about it.
He mentioned that he couldn't believe how many people were there.
We talk about the surrender process,
and I guess I made him believe ,
that looks good if you do it right.
Yes. -Something is happening.
Alright.
I tried to make him believe
in order to save face,
if only he would come to us.
He could be proud and show it to the world.
I said, "I'll shake your hand, and then we'll go home.
Do not take anything out of the car,
so there is no confusion .
No one should believe that you are armed ."
If someone has a gun, they will be shot.
That's how things are.
I see movement. - Code 4.
He started to get out of the car. And I said, "What's he got in his hand?"
I ordered them to leave the object.
Then I realized it was a photo. Nicole in metal frames.
He walked towards me, and I arrested him.
We understand that OJ has been arrested.
OJ Simpson has surrendered. It all ended peacefully.
OJ Simpson has been arrested.
We got it.
What a relief.
No one was shot.
They would bring it to us.
We let him into the house and sat on the couch.
I promised him that I could talk to his mother.
The room began to fill with people.
Then came his lawyers and police.
OJ sat down and I said:
“He should be in handcuffs. Why are we doing this?”
We put on the handcuffs.
We decided to take him under police escort to Parker Center.
We open the doors and put the cars in the stations.
The media and the public knew that something happened.
As soon as we left, people came pouring out of the bushes.
They approached the car.
We continued driving and OJ said:
"What is everyone doing in Brentwood?"
We were a little surprised.
I waited at the barricade while OJ was arrested.
He was sitting between two police officers in the back seat of the car.
Just a couple of meters away.
I saw him when the car passed by.
Seeing his face -
It was heartbreaking, because he looked exhausted .
His expression was blank and his splendor had faded.
We were hoping for a peaceful outcome , because we wanted a trial.
Only then can we know the truth .
Now someone would have to question him.
There are a lot of people in front of the Brentwood house.
Behind me is Robert Shapiro, OJ Simpson's lawyer,
who will give a press conference.
At this point I want to ask all members of the audience -
so as not to judge anyone,
in light of the evidence it has been reviewed in court.
Although Mr. Simpson is shown great sympathy,
We must not forget that two victims have been brutally murdered.
We tested the Bronco ourselves.
We found $ 8,000 in cash.
the gun, OJ's passport,
his cell phone and his costume.
NONE OF THIS WAS PRESENTED AT THE TRIAL
I took him to Parker Center behind bars.
OJ Simpson is in custody in Los Angeles.
Two counts of murder.
Los Angeles Police Jail
JUNE 20, 1994 THREE DAYS LATER
Now.
OJ was taken to Spring Street to the entrance.
He goes to the courthouse on the 11th floor for the morning arraignment.
Are you ready for processing?
Yes, judge. -Okay.
Should Mr. Simpson stand up? - Yes.
Mr. Orenthal Simpson. Is that your name?
Speak out loud.
Yeah.
I'm sorry. Can we start over? -Yes.
Nobody wins murder cases.
Not exactly.
He committed murder and violated Article 187-A of the Penal Code.
He deliberately and reflexively murdered Nicole Brown Simpson.
Based on the evidence Only two things were possible.
Either he was trying to defend Nicole and Ron or he himself was a suspect.
However, he participated in the events based on blood stains .
How did you hurt your finger?
…who used a deadly weapon.
It was him.
Bob Shapiro was famous at the time as a famous lawyer.
We criminal lawyers did not like famous lawyers,
because they used wicked means ,
while we were doing the hard work.
Have you discussed the charges?
Yes. -Yes.
How do you respond at this point?
Innocent. -Innocent.
Such processing I would expect to take a couple of years.
Judge of value.
We request an interrogation as soon as possible -
within the next ten days.
Everything moved quickly.
Shapiro made the decision -
giving up time and asking for a speedy trial .
The prosecutor must have been expecting that the defense would delay,
but it happened differently.
They wanted fast processing, because then mistakes can be made.
They knew that the evidence processing would take a long time .
They took advantage of the right to a speedy trial,
They put the prosecutor in a difficult situation.
Bob Shapiro's strategy was brilliant.
You have to admit it.
However, it was clear I didn't know Bob Shapiro.
like the king of lawsuits.
had no experience with murder cases.
Johnnie Cochran, on the other hand, does.
Shapiro was the negotiator and Johnnie was a lawyer.
This tragedy must end.
He was the first choice,
which would inevitably be included in the prosecution.
We spoke with the OJ team and Bob Shapiro,
and we decided together that we would cooperate.
He is an equal member of our working group.
We believed that African Americans attorney and client -
They would understand each other immediately.
Everybody loved Johnnie,
because he strongly opposed police injustice.
He was a respected civil rights
lawyer .
There was a lot of talk about OJ Simpson being involved with the black community.
Now I had a community, an active lawyer.
Cochran brought respect to OJ that OJ couldn't have gotten on his own .
He gave courage to OJ Simpson.
OJ had sufficient funds.
fight the state with their own money.
He said, "I'm smart enough to know that I'm not the smartest.
That's why I hire the smartest people."
Although I admired Cochrane, I also admired the entire group of lawyers.
He had the most talented guard I've ever seen.
F. Lee Bailey was my hero.
Later Alan Dershowitz and his class at Harvard.
Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld were DNA experts from New York.
I would say 16 or 17 people. helped defend OJ Simpson.
He was in an unprecedented position.
OJ was an athlete.
and continued using the sports metaphor.
"You are the quarterback and you defend.
Let's work together."
About their lawyers We talk like a dream team.
We are a dream team and number one.
The prosecutor is not good for us.
We are the best. -Awesome.
Before Johnnie Cochran took over the case,
commented on the amount of evidence against OJ Simpson.
It is significant but easily explained.
They made OJ look guilty.
the death of two people.
Bleeding of corpses into the garage and into the car.
There was blood inside and outside the Bronco.
and there was blood on the road.
The murderer had injured his hand.
Everything fits.
It was like a turkey on a platter. Clearly visible .
Almost too much.
OJ Simpson's situation was unique.
I have never seen so much evidence.
I compared it to a huge plate of spaghetti.
let's say to get a big plate of spaghetti.
A person starts eating spaghetti,
and suddenly in the middle of the meal -
there is a cockroach between the spaghetti.
That?
There is a cockroach in a large plate of spaghetti.
Does a person continue eating spaghetti?
or throw away the whole bowl, because the spaghetti is already ruined?