The pivotal day of closing arguments, dominated by plaintiff attorney Daniel Petrocelli's sweeping and methodical destruction of O.J. Simpson's defense. Petrocelli attacked Simpson's credibility through a 'what kind of man' rhetorical device, then systematically reviewed all physical evidence from the Bundy crime scene—DNA blood drops, Bruno Magli shoe prints, hair and fiber, gloves, and socks—arguing it conclusively established Simpson's guilt. He dismantled contamination and planting theories, demolished Simpson's alibi through cell phone records and limo driver testimony, and established motive through Nicole's diary entries showing their deteriorating relationship and Simpson's retaliatory post-murder conduct.

• Judge Fujisaki excluded all presumption instructions for police procedures, ruling plaintiffs' earlier motion had precluded the defense from establishing necessary standards
• Petrocelli delivered comprehensive closing argument attacking Simpson's credibility and systematically reviewing Bundy physical evidence
• Petrocelli destroyed Simpson's alibi for 10:00–10:51 PM murder window using cell phone records, Alan Park's limo testimony, Kato Kaelin's thumps, and Bronco's absence
• Petrocelli established motive through Nicole's May 22 diary split entry, June 3 entry documenting threatening tirade, and Simpson's June 6 retaliatory IRS letter
• Court resolved verdict form dispute, siding with defense's proposed structure as more logical and less likely to mislead jury