Megyn Kelly labels OJ Simpson 'the guy who got away' asserting he'll be remembered as a 'double murderer'
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: In recent news, Megyn Kelly has strongly criticized OJ Simpson, labeling him a "double murderer," shortly after his family announced his passing due to prostate cancer.
On the April 11 episode of 'The Megyn Kelly Show' podcast, the journalist emphasized Simpson's notoriety, describing him as "one of the most famous — or infamous — people in the world" following accusations of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, in 1994.
Megyn Kelly condemns OJ Simpson's legacy, calling his personality 'effervescent'
Kelly emphasized the tragic circumstances surrounding the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, highlighting that the former couple's two young children, aged 8 and 5 at the time, were inside the house while their mother was killed outside.
She remarked, "People remember where they were when they watched that at the trial that would captivate the nation for months on end."
The 'Naked Gun' actor spent nine years in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping before being released in 2017 due to "good behavior."
Following his release, he cultivated a substantial social media following, frequently sharing videos and posts online that attracted thousands of likes and comments.
Megyn Kelly reflected on OJ Simpson's persona, describing, "That's the thing about OJ Simpson. His personality was effervescent".
However, she emphasized, "There was something likable about the guy and the way he related to us all. But OJ Simpson, in my view, was a killer. He was a double murderer, just as that civil jury said."
"The fact that he had great lawyers who pointed out some failings of the prosecution in his case, didn't change that for me," she added.
Continuing, she said, "I'm sorry, but I don't think you can look back at this man's legacy and remember much more than that."
"Yeah, he's a great football player, who's a good actor. He had a great personality. And he killed — brutally — two people," she said bluntly.
"And that is what most of us will remember OJ Simpson for ... This guy who brutally murdered two people with absolutely no reason other than his rage and his history of domestic violence against his wife, which went ignored because he was a celebrity," she added.
Kelly then highlighted that OJ Simpson had even written a book titled 'If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer', which stirred significant controversy and ultimately had to be pulled from shelves.
She emphasized the uproar caused by the book, noting, "People were not ready for that wink and a nod recount by OJ," regarding the murders.
She further said, "This is the guy who got away with double murder and one of the worst one could commit."
Social media cheers Megyn Kelly's bold commentary on OJ Simpson
Kelly's remarks following the death of OJ Simpson were met with support on social media.
One person wrote, "Excellent show as usual. Megyn is at the top of her game!"
Another wrote, "Megan you are right. OJ is paying for it now because he's not in heaven he's in hell. Not only was he a vicious murderer he was a true psychopath. It is no loss to this world that he's gone. In fact the world is safer now as one more Maniac has left the physical world."
One more viewer noted, "I enjoyed this episode very much. Good job Megyn."
"You are the best journalist out there.. Thank You for being Amazing...." another voiced.
"Great show!" a viewer wrote.
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