📂 Friday, March 10, 1995 — Day 35
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Friday, March 10, 1995 7 proceedings 1459 utterances
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Day 35 — Friday, March 10, 1995

Fuhrman Testimony Spans Crime Scene to Bronco Discovery
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 7 proceedings • 1459 utterances
procedural

Detective Mark Fuhrman occupied center stage through an all-day direct examination by prosecutor Marcia Clark, who systematically walked him through his crime scene observations, movements to the Rockingham compound, and discovery of blood on the Bronco along with suspicious items including a shovel and plastic sheeting. The prosecution methodically built a timeline of Fuhrman's activities, while the defense continued pressing discovery issues—including an undisclosed female witness mentioned by F. Lee Bailey on television and disputes over Fuhrman's prior interrogation notes. Testimony also established Kato Kaelin's account of hearing thumps on his wall at 10:45 PM the prior night.

  • F. Lee Bailey discloses on television an undisclosed female witness connected to Fuhrman and someone named 'Bell,' triggering a discovery violation complaint.
  • Marcia Clark conducts methodical direct examination of Detective Fuhrman covering his crime scene notes and observed evidence.
  • Fuhrman establishes departure from Bundy crime scene to Rockingham at approximately 5:00 AM.
  • Blood discovered on the driver's door of the Bronco parked at Rockingham; suspicious items located inside including shovel, plastic sheeting, and packages addressed to O.J. Simpson.
  • Detectives enter the Rockingham compound by scaling a wall over its perimeter.
  • Fuhrman administers nystagmus test to Kato Kaelin, who recalls hearing thumps against his wall at 10:45 PM the night before.
  • Court defers two discovery disputes—regarding videotape evidence and Fuhrman's prior interrogation notes—to in-chambers discussions.
Day 35 • 7 proceedings • 1459 utterances
Criminal Trial
Department 103
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