Strange coincidences, a recent meeting, and some outlandish claims. Here's
why Glen Edward Rogers confessed to the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson.
In the early morning hours of June 13, 1994, the bodies of 35-year-old Nicole
Brown Simpson and her friend, 25-year-old Ronald Goldman, were found lying in pools of blood
outside Simpson's Brentwood, California condominium. As reported by PennLive,
both Simpson and Goldman had been stabbed multiple times, and their attacker had fled the scene.
In the course of their investigation, authorities learned Nicole was the ex-wife of former football
star O.J. Simpson. Per AP News, law enforcement officials went to O.J.'s house at approximately
4:30 a.m. to inform him of Nicole's death. They immediately noticed what appeared to be
a bloodstain on O.J.'s Ford Bronco, as well as a trail of what appeared to be blood leading from
the vehicle to the front door of his home. As they were suspicious of O.J.'s possible involvement in
the murders, authorities obtained a search warrant to search the inside of his vehicle and home.
"I always say it's the most depressing and sad night of my life."
During the search, law enforcement officials found a bloody glove, which was similar in appearance
to a glove found at the murder scene, per AP News. They also found more blood stains inside
Simpson's vehicle and home. Simpson was ultimately arrested and charged with two counts of murder
with special circumstances on June 17, 1994. However, he vehemently denied any involvement.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that O.J. and Nicole had a notoriously volatile relationship and
that O.J. was jealous of Nicole's relationship with Goldman. Meanwhile, O.J.'s defense team
argued that he was framed by police officers who had a history of racist behavior. They also argued
that the evidence against O.J. simply did not prove he was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The trial, which lasted nine months, concluded on October 3, 1995. Jurors determined O.J.
Simpson was not guilty in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman,
per Newsweek. Although Simpson and his supporters think the jury made
the correct decision, others believe the former football star got away with murder.
Over the years, several theories regarding who else might have killed Nicole Brown Simpson and
Ronald Goldman have been suggested. One theory, which was presented in the 2012
documentary "My Brother the Serial Killer," suggested that the pair were actually murdered
by serial killer Glen Edward Rogers. In the documentary, Glen's brother Clay Rogers said,
"I'm absolutely certain that my brother killed Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman."
Clay also suggested that Glen had the means and opportunity to kill Nicole and Goldman,
as he was working as a house painter in the area when they were murdered. Per ABC News,
Glen reportedly told his brother and sister that he met Nicole and noted that she was wealthy.
"They've got money, they're well-off, and I'm taking her down."
In an interview with a criminal profiler, Glen allegedly claimed that O.J. Simpson
hired him to steal a pair of earrings and kill his former wife during the robbery.
Glen also provided specific details about the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman,
which further supported his claim that he committed the brutal murders. ABC
News reported that in addition to knowing details about the murders,
Rogers was able to draw a detailed picture of the knife he claims to have used to kill the victims.
According to ABC News, filmmaker David Monaghan said he believes the information
provided by Glen's brother. Combined with Glen's confession to the criminal profiler,
Monaghan believes this should have been enough to prompt an official investigation into his possible
involvement in the murders. However, Ronald Goldman's father, Fred Goldman, disagrees.
When asked about the information presented in the documentary film, Fred said, per ABC News,
"The fact of the acquittal at the hands of the jury will never wash away this murder from
the hands of O.J. Simpson, no matter how many Glen Rogers pop up on the media radar screen."
Glen Edward Rogers was ultimately arrested six weeks after Nicole Brown Simpson and
Ronald Goldman were found murdered. Law enforcement officials said he went on a
crime spree and is suspected of more than 70 murders throughout the United States,
per ABC News. Rogers was convicted of several murders and was subsequently sentenced to death
in both California and Florida. However, he was never arrested and indicted in Brown Simpson's
and Goldman's deaths, nor was he mentioned as a person of interest in those crimes.