What happened to OJ Simpson? Details of Netflix's American Manhunt Subject, explored

Netflix is back with a thrilling crime docuseries called American Manhunt: O.J Simpson. This time Netflix documentary series delves into the case of O.J. Simpson, a former NFL player, commentator, and actor. The former NFL star and American Manhunt's subject died of cancer in 2024.

In 1995, the former NFL player was accused of the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. What followed was the shocking courtroom proceedings that revealed the twists and turns of this case. Much like the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, celebrity divorce case, this case's court proceedings were televised too.

Directed by Floyd Russ, this case remains one of the most discussed cases in history. The Netflix series features modern-times interviews of key figures of the trial including witnesses like Kato Kaelin, attorney of prosecution and defence Christopher Dardena, and Carl Douglas. The trailer shows us different clips of the infamous trials and the interviews where some believed there were tapering with evidence.

The four-part Netflix documentary series is all set to premiere on January 29, 2025.

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What did Netflix's American Manhunt subject, O.J. Simpson do?

Orenthal James Simpson was a popular name during the 1990s. With a successful career in the NFL, he also thrived as an actor and commentator. Also nicknamed 'Juice' his life took a 360-degree turn when he was charged with murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman outside her LA home.

O.J. Simpson married his ex-wife Nicole in 1985 and even had two children Sydney and Justin. However, the couple separated in 1992. On the night of June 12, 1994, Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald (a waiter) were stabbed to death at her residence. O.J. Simpson was in L.A. the entire evening but took a flight to Chicago the next day, after which he was interviewed but not arrested.

On June 17, 1994, the prosecutors ordered Simpson to surrender but he fled in a white Ford Bronco with his friend AI Cowlings. This chase was no less than a Tom Cruise movie with helicopters hovering and cars blocking the Southern Californian freeways.

In 1995, his trial started, however, he was acquitted of all criminal charges in October 1995. In 1997 a jury found Simpson to be liable for the double murders and ordered him to pay $33.5 million as damages to the victims' families.

Things did not end there, O. J Simpson, the American Manhunt subject was charged with several felony counts including kidnapping and robbery. In 2008, he was found guilty of robbery and was sentenced to 33 years in prison.

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Where is O.J. Simpson now?

Simpson was locked up in prison and even his bid for a new trial was rejected in 2013. However, he was granted parole in 2013 for good behavior. However, he was soon locked behind the bars.

In July 2017, Simpson was finally released in October. The 70-year-old Simpson who spent most of his life in prison was finally a free man.

However, on April 11, 2024, his family announced on social media that O.J. Simpson died from prostate cancer at the age of 76. He used to even share bits and parts of his cancer journey including his chemotherapy sessions on his social media accounts.

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