Detailed entries (23)
Plaid cap recovered from the Bronco's driver floor and catalogued as LAPD Item 27. Sources describe blood and trace examination, transport to the FBI, hair and trace material mounted on slides, a recovered cat hair, and testimony that no Bronco carpet fibers were found on the cap.
Two March 1994 Visa dry-cleaning vouchers—one bearing O.J. Simpson's name and the other Nicole Simpson's name, concerning a tuxedo and a woman's dress—were removed by John Meraz from the Bronco's door pocket without permission. Meraz said he read them; they were not later found, and People's 533 concerned a document or photograph related to the vouchers.
People's 439 is a photograph of the brown checkered or plaid cap, Item 27, in its position inside the Bronco. It was discussed during testimony about hairs described as consistent with the defendant and the absence of Bronco carpet fibers on the cap.
Detective Vannatter described a package addressed to Orenthal Productions, a shovel, and plastic in the Bronco's rear cargo area during the preliminary hearing. At the criminal trial, he discussed those items and a white cloth and confirmed that the shovel and plastic were absent from his written report.
Blue bag from the Bronco evidence box, formally sub-labeled People's 164-B from People's 164.
Physical shovel from the Bronco's rear cargo area, marked as People's 113, unsealed, identified by Detective Fuhrman, and displayed to the jury.
Physical box with Scotch tape attached to its sides, examined by the witness on the stand at the start of the proceeding.
Glove from the Bronco evidence box, formally sub-labeled People's 164-A from People's 164.
Box and contents marked as People's 114 containing heavy-gauge plastic and a white towel; the plastic was unfolded and identified, and the towel was displayed.
Swab collected from OJ Simpson's Bronco steering wheel; Collin Yamauchi testified that no sperm was present.
Material removed from a shoeprint on carpet by Dennis Fung and sampled for analysis; the source notes that no substrate control was taken.
A blue gauze pad in a coin envelope that Dennis Fung used for a scooping demonstration. During re-redirect, Scheck established that the pad had initially been folded and became wrinkled through the demonstration.
Paper booties of the type worn by Dennis Fung and Andrea Mazzola at the Bundy scene, introduced and demonstrated to the jury.
A disposable test tube introduced for use in an evidence-processing demonstration.
A fresh paper bag of the same type used by SID for evidence packaging, shown for comparison during Andrea Mazzola's testimony.
.357 magnum revolver taken during impoundment of a vehicle Simpson had been traveling in, introduced and identified by Detective Lange.
Six .357 rounds of ammunition from the revolver's cylinder, introduced and identified by Detective Lange.
Physical piece of wood found beside the Bronco's right front tire, marked as People's 115, unwrapped, identified by Detective Fuhrman, and displayed to the jury.
Shovel (LAPD Item 92), plastic sheet or liner (LAPD Item 93), and white towel (LAPD Item 91) recovered from the rear cargo area of Simpson's Bronco. Trace evidence including carpet fibers was collected from these items on July 28 and August 2, 1994; the shovel was characterized at trial as a barn-scoop type and the plastic as standard vehicle equipment for the spare tire.
O.J. Simpson's white Ford Bronco, identified in one source by license 3CWZ788. It was transferred from 360 North Rockingham to the Parker Center print shed, examined there on June 14, and later held at Viertel's facility, where access and chain-of-custody issues were discussed. In closing argument, Christopher Darden asserted that the vehicle was at Bundy at approximately 10:15 and was the same vehicle associated with an October 1993 domestic incident.
Two Styrofoam cups were removed from the Bronco's hood, one containing coffee, without being photographed. Testimony also addressed a coffee ring or stain on the hood that was never photographed.
The driver's side floor mat was noted as cut out or absent when the Bronco was picked up from the print shed. The missing mat led Meraz to believe evidence had already been removed at that location.
Two white Styrofoam cups observed on the hood of the white Ford Bronco at the Rockingham gate; Officer Thompson testified that he removed them himself.
Additional references (21)
Brief references from transcripts that don't warrant an individual page. Each has a single source or is mentioned only in passing.
- $8,700 in Cash Found on AC Cowlings — Cash described in the civil opening statement as $8,700 found on AC Cowlings and given by Simpson. Counsel discussed it as evidence of flight preparation.
- Bentley Associated with Simpson's Rockingham Residence — Bentley automobile associated in Charles Cale's testimony with Simpson's Rockingham residence; Cale testified that he did not see it driving there between 9:30 and 9:45 PM.
- Bronco Carpet Handling and Sampling — Bronco carpet cut out, folded, and stored before Matheson's September 1 sampling; cross-examination criticized the folding procedure as potentially causing cross-contamination or flaking.
- Bronco interior dome light cover and bulb (alleged missing) — The interior dome light cover and bulb of the Bronco, alleged to be missing; Meraz testified he could not recall whether the dome light came on when he opened the door.
- Bronco Steering Wheel, Console, and Door Panel — The Bronco interior steering wheel, console, and driver's door panel discussed during testimony.
- Cell phone case and accessories from Bronco — Cell phone case and associated accessories retrieved from Simpson's Bronco, discussed during O.J. Simpson's deposition.
- Detective Fuhrman's Blue Blazer — Detective Fuhrman's blue blazer was described as removed and left in his vehicle before a 4:30 AM sunrise photograph; Cochran cited it to argue that Fuhrman had unsupervised access and an opportunity to plant the glove.
- Detective Fuhrman's Jacket — Detective Fuhrman's jacket, discussed during testimony; Frank Spangler denied knowing its whereabouts.
- Heidstra Carport Chevy Blazer — A Chevy Blazer parked in Robert Heidstra's building carport and used by police during an interview to establish vehicle size; redirect testimony clarified that no Bronco was present.
- Item 10 — Blue Soft-Plastic Bag or Container — Blue soft-plastic bag or container of unknown type collected by Fuhrman and handed over a fence to Dennis Fung.
- Item 293 — Bronco Carpet — Item 293, carpet removed from the Bronco on June 14 and briefly referenced for its collection date.
- Item 33 — Recovered Bronco Carpet — Item 33, described as Bronco carpet recovered by Dennis Fung.
- LAPD Homicide Kit Contents — An LAPD homicide kit described as containing coveralls, work gloves, rubber gloves, pliers, rope, flashlights, rulers, tape measures, plastic bags, envelopes, grease pencils, and a compass; Bailey specifically highlighted the rubber gloves.
- Shoeprint-Like Impression on Bronco Driver-Side Carpet — Shoeprint-like impression on the driver-side carpet of the Bronco, referenced in testimony concerning why shoeprints might fade before reaching Rockingham.
- Simpson Cellular Telephone and Bronco — Simpson's cellular telephone and Bronco, discussed to address telephone-use patterns and the Bronco's usual parking at Ashford or Rockingham.
- Simpson's Bentley — June 30 Search — Simpson's Bentley automobile, searched on June 30 for blood and a knife. No blood was found; only a small pocket knife that did not match the stated criteria was located.
- Travel bag, revolver, phone, and possible towel from vehicle impoundment — Detective Lange listed a black leather travel bag, .357 revolver, cellular phone, and possibly a green towel as items taken during impoundment of the vehicle Simpson was traveling in; he later personally examined the travel bag.
- Unspecified Gun Referenced During Bronco Flight — An unspecified gun that Simpson acknowledged was present during the Bronco flight.
- Unspecified Straps — Unspecified straps discussed in connection with the question of whether they were collected as evidence.
- Vehicle Under Officer Guzman's Watch — Vehicle under Officer Angelica Guzman's watch, described in the source as likely the Bronco; the defense discussed it while asserting gaps in surveillance.
- Windbreaker jacket retrieved from Bronco — A windbreaker jacket retrieved from Simpson's Bronco, discussed during O.J. Simpson's deposition.