O.J. Simpson’s Death: Nicole Brown Simpson’s Family Speaks Out after Years of Silence
O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown met in 1977. In 1979, Simpson divorced his first wife, Marguerite. He married Nicole on Feb. 2, 1985. Their daughter Sydney was born eight months later, and son Justin was born in 1988.
During a domestic abuse call on Jan. 1, 1989, at their home in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood, Nicole complained to the police that they never did anything despite being called out there multiple times. Simpson claimed he only pushed Nicole out of bed, not beat her. He then evaded going to the police station when told to accompany officers.
On May 24, 1989, Simpson was sentenced to probation, community service, and counseling for pleading no contest to misdemeanor domestic violence. Nicole eventually moved out with her children and filed for divorce in February 1992. They settled in October, with Simpson agreeing to pay a lump sum and monthly child support.
Nicole bought a condo in Brentwood and moved there in January 1994. Despite threats from Simpson and instances of stalking, including watching her through a window, Nicole continued to fear for her safety. She called a battered women’s shelter on June 7, 1994, to report her ex was stalking her. Five days later, she was found dead.