PETERSBURG, Fla. — O.J. Simpson’s youngest daughter seems to have shifted away from her past of opulence.
Sidney Simpson has found herself living in a modest condo situated in a less-than-glamorous area of suburban Florida, according to recent reports.
The newly surfaced images provide a rare look into her understated life in St. Petersburg. At 40, she occupies a 955-square-foot ground-floor unit, a stark contrast to the expansive Los Angeles mansion her family inhabited before the tragic murders of her mother, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her mother’s friend, Ronald Goldman, on June 13, 1994.
When the murders occurred, Sidney was just 8 years old, reportedly sleeping in one of the four bedrooms of their large Brentwood home while the horrific act unfolded outside. O.J. Simpson, a Hall of Fame NFL player, was famously acquitted in what became known as the “trial of the century.”
Nearly three decades later, Sidney resides in a one-story, two-bedroom apartment within a compact building that shares space with three other units. This forms part of a complex known as Casablanca Condominiums, made up of 27 aging white and beige buildings tucked away between a busy road and a run-down golf course.
In December 2020, she bought this unpretentious unit for $135,000 in cash, per property records. Its current value is estimated at around $216,000, still significantly below the median home price in St. Petersburg, which is roughly $340,000.
Residents describe her neighborhood, often referred to as “the south side of St. Pete,” as rough around the edges. One local, Peter Gaunt, 75, lamented the lack of investment in the area, stating, “These people have been living the same way forever – no good housing, no affordable housing, no decent housing.”
Recently, Sidney has been seen navigating her daily routine, often accompanied by her two children, a boy and a girl. The neighborhood’s challenges seem prominent, with locals noting the absence of employment opportunities and services that can aid struggling families. “If only they could get them,” said another resident, highlighting the community’s struggles.
A 30-year-old local named Austin acknowledged the area’s history of crime but mentioned that it was gradually improving, albeit slowly. He shared, “I think there’s relatively more crime… but I’ve never had any problems.”
Interestingly, two neighboring vehicles were reportedly stolen recently—a stark reflection of the area’s challenges.
Amidst her routine, Sidney has been observed dropping her children off at nursery school and visiting local establishments like the post office and CVS. Her home is filled with the typical clutter you might expect when children are around—bicycles, deck boxes, and scattered flower pots line the path to her door.
What’s peculiar is that on two separate occasions, she seemed to spend extended periods, about six hours each, at a larger, upscale home in the Allendale neighborhood—not far from her own. This property is owned by an individual previously linked to her, although neither party has commented on their current relationship.
While Sidney has a history of working as a real estate agent, there’s no clear indication of her current employment status or how she manages her expenses.
Like her father, whose infamous white Bronco pursuit became a national spectacle, Sidney seems to have had a tangled relationship with driving. Records suggest she’s accumulated seven traffic violations since 2014, including issues with an uninsured license and expired registration.
O.J. Simpson, although acquitted of the murders of Nicole and Goldman, faced a civil judgment years later, and his financial affairs remain complex, compounded by unpaid taxes and other debts. It’s uncertain if either Sidney or her brother, Justin, has benefited financially from their father’s estate.
Sidney was last photographed in public around Thanksgiving 2018 with her father in St. Petersburg, but she has generally stayed out of the media spotlight, maintaining a private persona despite her family’s notorious past. Recently, she chose not to comment when approached for information.
