In a startling development, O.J. Simpson's former bodyguard claimed to have a recording of Simpson confessing to high-profile murders. However, after examining the thumb drive supposedly containing the confession, Minnesota police confirmed it held no such admission.
Minnesota police seized a thumb drive, alleged to contain Simpson's confession, but discovered it only featured the former bodyguard's monologues, according to Mail Online.
Public and law enforcement interest in Simpson reignited in 2022 when the bodyguard, Iroc Avelli, made this shocking claim. Simpson, acquitted in 1995 for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, has remained a subject of continuous media attention.
Police arrested Avelli in 2022 and seized several thumb drives from a green backpack in his possession, believing these devices might hold critical evidence. In June 2024, a court order finally allowed the Bloomington Police to inspect the drives' contents.
Avelli and his attorney initially told an LAPD detective during a pretrial discovery that one thumb drive contained Simpson's confession. This claim promised potentially explosive revelations, given Simpson's notoriety and his controversial acquittal.
Avelli's claims carried serious implications, but the investigation revealed a surprising twist. Authorities accessed the thumb drive and found recordings of Avelli speaking seemingly to himself, rather than uncovering a confession. This discovery significantly undermined the credibility of Avelli's initial assertion.
This outcome shaped public perception and triggered legal repercussions. Avelli is currently suing the Minnesota police for the return of his thumb drive, but a judge rejected his request in a July 2024 ruling.
Meanwhile, investigators continue to examine Simpson's past actions extensively. Newly released FBI documents reveal the lengths law enforcement went to gather evidence against Simpson during the initial trials. While these documents provide historical insight, they do not change his acquittal in criminal court, even though a civil trial deemed him responsible and ordered him to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families.
O.J. Simpson passed away in April 2024 at the age of 76, leaving behind a controversial legacy and substantial debts. His longtime attorney, Malcolm LaVergne, highlighted that the LAPD still believes Simpson is guilty of the murders, maintaining their stance despite the legal outcomes.
As part of the efforts to settle debt, LaVergne has been actively trying to gather and auction off all evidence from the trials. "He said their position was that Simpson murdered the two but managed to beat the case," LaVergne remarked about the LAPD's enduring position on the matter.
"LaVergne added he has been trying to acquire all the evidence to auction off to cover Simpson's debts," further implicating the ongoing complexities surrounding Simpson’s financial and legal affairs. His actions continue to resonate, affecting various aspects of legal, societal, and media landscapes. The story woven by his life and alleged actions remains, much like him, a fixture of public and legal discourse.
