A drug trafficker who has connections to O.J. Simpson has reportedly become a jailhouse informant, claiming knowledge of attempts to get rid of evidence—potentially including an unrecovered murder weapon. This revelation comes from a new report suggesting the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman remain an “open case” that warrants further investigation.
Alan Dershowitz, a former defense attorney for Simpson, expressed some belief in the informant’s claims during an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports.” He mentioned that the information seems “plausible and perhaps credible.”
The concern about these new developments stems from a New York Times piece discussing Joseph Ippolito, who was once a cigarette boat racer and has had dealings with Simpson. Ippolito had close ties with Al Cowlings, the former NFL star who famously drove the white Ford Bronco during Simpson’s arrest in Los Angeles.
Ippolito allegedly informed federal prosecutors that he had information about the murder weapon, which has gone missing. Furthermore, Ippolito’s brother, Sam, claimed his sibling came home on the night of the murders sporting a heavy bag and what appeared to be blood on his hands, asserting he disposed of the bag in a dumpster without questioning its contents. Interestingly, he later sought payment for his tale before retracting it.
Dershowitz believes that unresolved questions surrounding the case should be revisited. He suggested it might be time to analyze the evidence with fresh eyes, considering there could be credible indications of a second person’s involvement in the murders. He remarked, “I’ve often, right from the beginning, thought that this was very difficult for one person to have brought off and not only killed two people but then disposed of the evidence and done all the things that we know occurred in this case.”
Charlie Ehrlich, a long-time friend of Ippolito and later a close associate of Simpson, agreed that a second individual may have played a role but firmly denied speculation implicating himself. He stated, “In my mind, there is a secondary guy… Who? I have no clue. But I believe, in my mind, there is.”
Ehrlich, who had been charged related to Simpson’s infamous 2007 Las Vegas memorabilia case, mentioned that his bond with Simpson grew stronger after the former athlete moved to Florida post-trial. He also remarked on the unpredictability of human behavior, noting he never witnessed Simpson display anger during their extensive time together.
It’s worth noting that neither Ippolito nor other associates of Simpson have faced charges tied to the murders of Brown Simpson and Goldman. Dershowitz emphasized that many principal figures in the case are deceased, making revisiting it essential. He concluded, “This is not a closed case.”
Dr. Michael Baden, a forensic pathologist who had worked with Simpson’s defense, acknowledged his expertise in analyzing autopsy findings and commented that he didn’t delve into whether someone had assisted in the aftermath. He asserted there was no evidence supporting the existence of more than one attacker based on the available scientific or autopsy data.
No immediate comment was received from Cowlings regarding these latest developments.
