The defense's star witness, Robert Heidstra, endured an intense, multi-stage cross-examination by prosecutor Darden over vehicle identification and credibility. A controversial question about whether a voice sounded 'black' sparked heated sidebars, personal confrontations between attorneys, and jury dismissal, escalating racial tensions in the courtroom. The day concluded with defense testimony from airport witnesses (Stanfield, Norris, Gladden) establishing Simpson's calm demeanor and lack of visible injuries shortly before his flight to Chicago.

• Robert Heidstra testifies he saw a white vehicle leaving the Bundy area around 10:45 PM on the night of the murders
• Prosecutor Darden asks controversial question about whether a voice sounded 'like a black man,' prompting jury dismissal and heated sidebars
• Discovery dispute surfaces over missing tape recording and sketch from witness Lang allegedly withheld from defense
• Darden uses prior inconsistent statements from Patricia Baret and others to attack Heidstra's vehicle identification and credibility
• Captain Wayne Stanfield testifies Simpson appeared calm and showed no injuries on the 11:45 PM flight to Chicago
• Airport couriers Michael Norris and Michael Gladden corroborate Simpson's composed demeanor and lack of visible cuts or injuries at LAX