Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister believes late NFL star O.J. Simpson could have had assist hiding ‘evidence’

Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister, Tanya Brown, says she is reconsidering whether or not O.J. Simpson could have obtained assist disposing of proof following the 1994 deaths of Nicole and Ron Goldman.

Speaking to TMZ, Tanya mentioned she had lengthy believed Simpson acted alone however {that a} latest New York Times investigation had prompted her to contemplate whether or not one other individual helped conceal proof afterwards. “Someone had to have discarded that bag … and I don’t think it was O.J.,” she mentioned.

According to TMZ’s account of the investigation, Sam Ippolito alleged that his brother, Joseph “Joey” Ippolito, an affiliate of Simpson, returned residence that night time with blood on his fingers and carrying a heavy bag. Sam claimed he later disposed of the bag in a dumpster. The allegations haven’t been confirmed, and the report doesn’t set up the bag contained.

Tanya steered that attorneys concerned within the unique case could have dismissed data as a result of they had been overly assured about securing a conviction. However, she additionally questioned why Sam was talking publicly now, significantly as Joey is not alive to reply. “Everyone   their 15 min of fame,” she advised TMZ, including that she had no real interest in talking with him.

Tanya mentioned she had lastly discovered time to grieve her sister this yr and was now sober. She credited these modifications with serving to her grow to be extra open to the likelihood that another person disposed of proof. Simpson’s former legal professional, Malcolm LaVergne, has urged an finish to hypothesis, arguing that persevering with theories provide little closure to the households.

TMZ’s Harvey Levin additionally mentioned the allegations, suggesting that any potential involvement by Joey would have involved disposing of proof after the deaths, somewhat than collaborating within the deadly assaults. Simpson was acquitted within the 1995 felony trial however was subsequently discovered chargeable for Nicole and Goldman’s deaths in civil court docket. He died in 2024.