Iroc Avelli, a former bodyguard of O.J. Simpson, has claimed possession of a thumb drive containing an audio recording in which Simpson allegedly confessed to the infamous 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. This claim surfaced following a series of events beginning in 2022 and culminating in legal disputes over the seized items. However, authorities have not found evidence supporting Avelli’s claims, leaving the matter steeped in speculation.
How the Alleged Recording Came to Light
In March 2022, Avelli was arrested in an unrelated case, during which police executed a search warrant. Among the items discovered was a green backpack containing live ammunition and multiple thumb drives. The drives were seized and examined as part of the investigation.
Fast forward to June 2024, two months after O.J. Simpson’s death, an LAPD detective contacted Minnesota’s Bloomington Police Department. According to the detective, Avelli and his attorney had alleged that one of the thumb drives contained a recording of Simpson confessing to the 1994 double murders.
Minnesota authorities acted swiftly, obtaining judicial permission to review the contents of the drives. However, after thorough examination, Bloomington police reportedly found no evidence of a murder confession on the thumb drives.
Ongoing Legal Disputes
The thumb drives have become the subject of legal wrangling. Avelli and his attorney filed a lawsuit against Minnesota law enforcement, seeking the return of all seized items, including the drives. In July 2024, a judge denied their motion, leaving the drives in police custody. The litigation continues, with Avelli insisting on the return of his property, despite the lack of evidence corroborating his claims.
O.J. Simpson’s Legacy
Simpson, a former NFL star and cultural figure, was charged in 1994 with the brutal stabbing deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. After a widely publicized eight-month trial, he was acquitted in October 1995. Despite his acquittal, public debate over his culpability continues to this day.
Simpson passed away in April 2024 from metastatic prostate cancer. His family announced his death on social media, requesting privacy during their time of mourning.
While the claims by Iroc Avelli have reignited interest in one of America’s most sensational murder cases, law enforcement’s review of the thumb drives has revealed no evidence of a confession. With ongoing legal disputes and no new discoveries, the matter remains speculative, adding another layer of intrigue to the Simpson legacy.