Detective Tom Lange endured a grueling, multi-phase cross-examination by Johnnie Cochran that systematically exposed investigative failures, evidence-handling breaches, and inadequate pursuit of alternative theories. The defense introduced crime scene videotape documenting multiple procedural violations and built an alternative drug-murder theory centered on Faye Resnick's cocaine use and immediate rehab enrollment before the murders. Heated sidebars erupted between counsel over questioning procedures, hearsay admissibility, and evidence scope. The prosecution struggled to rehabilitate Lange while the defense positioned him as the architect of a compromised, tunnel-visioned investigation.

• Defense argued motions to quash subpoenas for phone records of Simpson's maid Michelle Aboudram and administrative assistant Cathy Randa
• Detective Lange underwent redirect examination by Marcia Clark attempting to rebut the drug-murder theory
• Johnnie Cochran conducted extensive recross-examination cataloging investigative failures: unretrieved blanket, unphotographed blood, discarded evidence, misreported observations, and shoes handled without precautions
• Crime scene videotape (People's 101) introduced showing Dennis Fung without gloves, improper Rockingham glove handling, and photographer Rokahr opening mailbox without authorization
• Heated sidebars erupted over Caucasian hairs on gloves, questioning procedures, and the scope of admissible evidence regarding alternative suspect theories
• Defense built alternative drug-murder theory around Faye Resnick's cocaine use and her entry into Exodus rehabilitation program days before murders
• Judge Ito narrowed questioning on Resnick's drug rehabilitation timeline but allowed defense to press whether investigators adequately considered this theory
• Darden raised concern that Simpson made eye contact and eye-rolling gestures toward a juror, suggesting potential jury intimidation