📂 Thursday, June 15, 1995 — Day 96
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Thursday, June 15, 1995 31 proceedings 2846 utterances
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Day 96 — Thursday, June 15, 1995

Autopsy Evidence Crumbles; Simpson's Glove Demonstration Becomes Day's Pivotal Moment
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 31 proceedings • 2846 utterances
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The morning began with Shapiro's systematic dismantling of the autopsy evidence, exposing critical procedural failures in evidence collection and analysis. The afternoon pivoted to glove evidence, with the prosecution establishing that Nicole Brown purchased Aris Isotoner gloves matching those found at the crime scenes, but the defense questioned the documentary proof. The day's pivotal moment came when Simpson tried on the evidence gloves before the jury and struggled to fit them, claiming they were too small—a visual demonstration that appeared to override expert testimony that the gloves should fit.

  • Shapiro exposed major procedural gaps in the autopsy, including missing microscopic slides and no sexual assault kit
  • Cochran discovered style number mismatch in Nicole Brown's Bloomingdales receipt (70268 vs. 70263)
  • Defense experts were credited with discovering key evidence like brain contusion before prosecution's expert
  • OJ Simpson tried on the murder gloves before the jury, appearing to demonstrate they didn't fit properly
  • Aris Isotoner executive Rubin testified the gloves should fit Simpson's hands, directly contradicting Simpson's demonstration
  • Evidence of Dr. Golden's prior autopsy errors in capital cases was blocked from jury
Day 96 • 31 proceedings • 2846 utterances
Criminal Trial
Department 103
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📂 Day 96 — JUN 15, 1995
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