Times’s investigation adds more intrigue to infamous OJ Simpson case
Report reveals that a shady mobster-turned-informant may have been involved in helping cover up murder An in-depth investigation by the New York Times is raising further questions about the high-profile OJ Simpson case, in which the former football player was accused in the 1990s of killing his ex-wife – and whether a shady mobster-turned-informant may have been involved in helping cover up the…
A New York Times investigation has uncovered more details about the OJ Simpson case, reigniting questions surrounding the infamous 1990s murder trial. The deep dive into the case, based on sealed court records and interviews, suggests a former mobster may have aided in covering up the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, although no one was ever convicted for the 1994 killings.
The investigation delves into the past of Joseph Ippolito, a wealthy mobster who became a snitch after years on the run from the federal government for drug trafficking. Ippolito, known as Joey, had connections to the New Jersey underworld and the Los Angeles elite. He befriended Al Cowlings, a former football star and close friend of Simpson, and he had a history of selling and trafficking drugs.
In May 1994, eight months after his sentencing, Ippolito escaped from his Florida prison and returned to Los Angeles, where he remained a fugitive. His brother told the Times he had blood on his hands from the murders, though he later retracted the statement for money. Ippolito reportedly shared information about the murders with federal authorities, including details about the supposed location of the missing weapon.
The New York Times presents three theories about Ippolito's involvement: he may have provided information about the murders to federal prosecutors, he might have been at the scene of the killings, or he could have helped Simpson escape during the high-profile police chase. However, authorities remain skeptical about the extent of Ippolito's involvement and the value of his information in the case.
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