'It’s insane': Internet abuzz as OJ Simpson's infamous book 'If I did It' goes viral after his death

The book's release in 2007 sparked outrage amid accusation that Simpson was attempting to profit from the deaths of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman
PUBLISHED APR 12, 2024
The release of 'If I Did It' in 2007 sparked outrage (Getty Images, Harper Collins/X)
The release of 'If I Did It' in 2007 sparked outrage (Getty Images, Harper Collins/X)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Nearly three decades after the infamous murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman, shocking revelations from OJ Simpson's controversial book, 'If I Did It,' have resurfaced and set the internet ablaze.

Originally intended as a hypothetical account of the killings, the book's release in 2007 sparked outrage and accusations that Simpson was attempting to profit from the tragic deaths, as per New York Post.

OJ Simpson's book 'If I Did It' eventually saw light of day through series of legal actions

Initially met with strong opposition and subsequently shelved due to public outrage over Simpson potentially profiting from the murders he was acquitted of, 'If I Did It' eventually saw the light of day through a series of legal actions.

After a civil trial held in Los Angeles found Simpson liable for the deaths of Brown and Goldman, the rights to the book were awarded to their families, who decided to release it with a modified title.

LOVELOCK, NV - JULY 20: O.J. Simpson attends a parole hearing at Lovelock Correctional Center July 2
'If I Did It' met with strong opposition and was subsequently shelved due to public outrage over OJ Simpson potentially profiting from the murders he was acquitted of. (Getty Images)

The revamped cover of the book boldly proclaimed 'I DID IT' in prominent red lettering, with the word 'IF' cunningly concealed within the 'I.'

Accompanied by the subtitle 'Confessions of the Killer,' the book delved into the troubled relationship between Simpson and Brown, with a chapter titled 'The Night in Question,' which provided a hypothetical account of what happened on June 12, 1994.

Co-writer Pablo Fenjves, who initially agreed to the project under the pretense that profits would go to Simpson's children, expressed deep regret over his involvement.

"He murdered Nicole twice," Fenjves lamented to Newsweek, "He murdered her in real life, and then he proceeded to murder her character in the book. And I let him."

(Harper Collins/X)
OJ Simpson's book 'If I Did It' eventually saw light of day through series of legal actions. (Harper Collins/X)

Internet abuzz with reactions as details of OJ Simpson's book resurfaces across social media

As news of Simpson's book resurfaced across social media, the internet buzzed with reactions. One X user pointed out, "Fun fact: the reason why the 'if' is so small on every cover is because he lost the civil court case from Nicole’s family. they had jurisdiction over how the covers looked."



 

Another user highlighted, "'I didnt kill her' 'reveals details only a killer would know.'"

A third user questioned, "How did this not qualify as new information or whatever."

Meanwhile, another individual exclaimed, "I don’t know much about this case or anything but even if he DIDNT do it why the fuck would you make a book like 'here’s my fanfiction on what would happened if I did kill that woman and how I would do it.'"



 



 



 

A fifth user quipped, "Bro was the most unserious dude ever." Another user simply stated, "This is so audacious." Lastly, a seventh user declared, "It’s insane LOL."



 



 



 

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