Where is Nicole Simpson buried and did OJ kiss her at her funeral?
NICOLE Brown Simpson passed away after being stabbed to death in 1994.
Her ex husband OJ Simpson was tried for murder but was acquitted after nine months. Here’s what we know about Nicole’s funeral and where she is buried.
Where is Nicole Brown Simpson buried?
Nicole Brown Simpson is buried in Ascension Cemetery, Lake Forest, California.
She was buried on June 16 1994, four days after she was found stabbed to death.
She was 35 years old when she was killed.
Nicole was found stabbed to death at her Los Angeles home on June 12 1994 along with her friend Ron Goldman.
They both suffered multiple stab wounds to the head, neck, and body.
Investigators think Nicole fought for her life as she suffered defensive wounds on her hands.
OJ Simpson was tried for the killings but he was acquitted after nine months.
Evidence found at the scene included a single bloodied black glove.
Detectives went to Simpson’s home to tell him about his wife’s murder and found blood splatters on a white Ford Bronco parked in the driveway of his house.
A second black glove was then found on the property which was later linked to the one authorities found at the murder scene.
In 1997 Ron Goldman’s father Fred filed a civil lawsuit against Simpson.
The jury found him liable for the wrongful death of Ron and awarded the Goldman family $33 million.
Was Nicole Brown Simpson in an open casket for her funeral?
It has previously been reported that Nicole had a closed casket funeral.
However, there was a private viewing before which her ex husband OJ Simpson attended.
Did OJ Simpson kiss her at her funeral?
OJ reportedly saw Nicole’s body in the private viewing ahead of her funeral and kissed her.
During the civil trial against OJ in 1996, Nicole’s mother Juditha testified that at the viewing, OJ leaned into the open casket kissed Nicole on the lips, and said: “I’m so sorry, Nic. I’m so sorry.”
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When did OJ Simpson die?
It was announced on Thursday April 11, 2024 that O.J Simpson had died at the age of 76.
He passed away on Wednesday following a battle with cancer, his family announced.
His family said he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren in Las Vegas when he died.
OJ Simpson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February.
The family statement read: “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
“During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect their wishes for privacy and grace.”