The defense continued building its case on Simpson's state of mind, with chiropractor Dr. Christian Reichardt testifying that Simpson sounded jovial and happy during a June 12th call—directly countering the prosecution's motive theory of romantic depression. Detective Berris then described blood evidence in Simpson's Chicago hotel room but acknowledged missing laundry bags and no blood drops elsewhere in the suite. Dr. Henry Lee began expert testimony about imprint evidence at the Bundy crime scene, notably describing a critical piece of paper with potential fingerprints that the LAPD never collected. The day opened with Judge Ito's sharp rebuke of the defense for missing the Fuhrman tape deadline.

• Judge Ito warned Cochran the defense must not expect a ruling on Fuhrman tape materials until the following week after tapes and transcripts weren't delivered as promised.
• Reichardt testified Simpson called him around 9 PM on June 12th sounding 'relaxed, jovial, and happy,' directly contradicting the prosecution's theory that Simpson was emotionally devastated.
• Darden's cross-examination of Reichardt aggressively pursued the motive narrative, attacking his credibility through questioning about financial bias, alleged statements about Nicole, and a potential book deal.
• Detective Berris testified about broken glass and blood-stained washcloth found in Simpson's Chicago hotel room, but acknowledged two laundry bags were never recovered.
• Dr. Henry Lee described imprint evidence at Bundy crime scene distinct from the Bruno Magli shoe pattern, and critically revealed that a piece of paper bearing fingerprints and shoe imprints was never collected by LAPD.
• Discovery disputes continued over Dr. Lee's notes and reports, with Judge Ito declining immediate sanctions pending review of prior March rulings.