About this episode

This episode explores the legal definition and investigation of the first-degree murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

Crime Defined is a series where we break down the law, one crime at a time. Each episode, we start by explaining exactly what a specific crime is — what makes it illegal, how it’s defined under the law, and the consequences for those who commit it. Then, we dive into a real-life case, exploring someone who actually committed that crime, the investigation, and the impact of their actions. Our goal is to make the law understandable and the true crime unforgettable. First-Degree Murder: The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman — Part 2 What happens when a homicide investigation becomes the most watched criminal case in America? In June 1994, the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman shocked the nation. What began as a double homicide investigation quickly became a media phenomenon, leading to one of the most controversial criminal trials in modern history. In Part 2 of our First-Degree Murder episode, we move from the legal definition of the crime into the investigation itself. We begin by remembering the lives of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman — two people whose stories deserve to be known beyond the headlines. We discuss Nicole’s background, her…

People in this episode

Host: Hannah Palmer

Topics covered

• first-degree murder
• homicide investigation
• criminal trial
• media phenomenon
• Nicole Brown Simpson
• Ronald Goldman

Keywords

• first-degree murder
• homicide
• O.J. Simpson
• Nicole Brown Simpson
• Ronald Goldman
• criminal trial
• investigation

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