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Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective in OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective in OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

Summary

Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective involved in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, died on May 12 at age 74. He was known for his controversial testimony during the trial and later became a media commentator and author.

Key Facts

  • Mark Fuhrman was one of the first detectives to investigate the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
  • He found a bloody glove at O.J. Simpson’s home, which became a key piece of evidence in the trial.
  • During the trial, Fuhrman was accused of lying and racial bias after recordings revealed he used racist language.
  • In 1996, Fuhrman was charged with perjury (lying under oath) and pleaded no contest.
  • After retiring from the police, he moved to Idaho with his family and started a farm.
  • He later worked as a TV and radio commentator and wrote a book about the case.
  • O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the criminal trial but found liable in a civil trial and ordered to pay damages.
  • Mark Fuhrman died on May 12, 2026, but the cause of death was not disclosed.
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