O.J. Simpson, a figure eternally ingrained in American pop culture, has passed away at the age of 76. The infamous car chase and his subsequent acquittal for the murder of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman continue to loom large.
From Football Star to Murder Suspect
Simpson's life is marked by a host of outstanding feats and notorious incidents. He became a household name due to his illustrious career in football, but his fame took a darker turn with the infamous car chase and the ensuing murder trial.
Connection to the Kardashians
Simpson's life was closely intertwined with the Kardashian family, who later gained fame with their reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”. This connection was established through the marriage between Kris Jenner and Robert Kardashian Sr., both of whom were friends with Nicole and O.J. respectively.
Robert Kardashian Sr. rendered his service as part of Simpson's defense team during the murder trial. On the other hand, Kris Jenner stood by Nicole, claiming that she was told by Nicole of the abuse she suffered from Simpson.
During the trial, Kris was pregnant with her first daughter Kendall Jenner. She honored her late friend Nicole by giving her the middle name Nicole.
The Conspiracy Theories
Kris Jenner's daughter, Khloé Kardashian, has been at the center of conspiracy theories suggesting that she is the result of an alleged affair between Kris and O.J. Both Kris and Khloé have categorically denied these theories. Khloé asserts that Robert Kardashian and Caitlyn Jenner are her fathers, and she sees no necessity for a DNA test to prove her paternity.
Caitlyn Jenner’s Stance
Caitlyn Jenner has been forthright in her belief that Simpson was responsible for the murders. She contends that Simpson had told Nicole that he could kill her and get away with it. Upon Simpson's passing, Jenner expressed her sentiment with the words “good riddance”.