The defense pressed their case with intense cross-examination of lead detective Tom Lange, exposing major gaps in LAPD investigation methodology and poor documentation. LAPD criminalist Susan Brockbank inadvertently revealed a critical evidence-handling problem: items from three different crime scenes (both gloves, Bronco carpet, knit cap) were stored together in a single box with 446 total items. Meanwhile, airplane witnesses testified they observed no cuts or blood on Simpson during his departure to Chicago, and Willie Ford's video suggested socks were absent at 4:15 PM, contradicting the plaintiff's claim they were collected at 4:30-4:40 PM.

• Tom Lange's credibility damaged by cross-examination revealing poor investigation methodology, selective documentation, and inability to account for Fuhrman's movements
• Susan Brockbank revealed gloves, Bronco carpet, and knit cap from three separate crime scenes stored together in one box containing 446 items
• Willie Ford's video of Rockingham bedroom at 4:15-4:20 PM showed no socks, contradicting plaintiff's 4:30-4:40 PM collection timeline
• Multiple airplane witnesses (Valerie, Stanfield, Bingham, Foster) testified they observed no cuts, blood, or bandages on Simpson's hands
• Glove measurements showed significant discrepancies from original Aris leather lights and evidence of size changes between trials
• Judge Fujisaki partially excluded Dr. Gerdes' contamination testimony while allowing testimony about specific case samples