Nearly 30 years later, the O.J. Simpson murder trial remains a defining moment in American legal history. In June 1994, Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, outside Nicole’s Brentwood home.
The new Netflix docuseries American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson premiered on January 29, 2025, and it revisited the key events, including the infamous Bronco chase and the dramatic courtroom moments. It also highlights overlooked details and witnesses who were never called to testify but could have altered the trial’s outcome.
Jill Shively admitted seeing OJ Simpson close to the crime scene
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Jill Shively shared her testimony, noting that she was recovering from the flu when she drove to a local market in Brentwood before 11 p.m. As she was driving on San Vicente Boulevard, she nearly collided with a white Ford Bronco. With headlights off, the driver was yelling at another car, and Shively immediately recognized his voice from The Naked Gun. It was O.J. Simpson.
Shively’s testimony could have placed Simpson near the crime scene around the time of the murders, but she was never called to testify. After selling her story to Hard Copy, prosecutors dismissed her as a witness, fearing her credibility was compromised.
Skip Junis saw a bag with OJ Simpson at the airport
On the same night, Skip Junis was waiting at Los Angeles International Airport when he saw Simpson with a cheap gym bag. He walked over to a trash can, unzipped the bag, and removed a long object wrapped in a cloth, placing it in the trash.
Junis immediately found the behavior strange, and after Simpson became a suspect, he contacted both the prosecution and defense teams. Sadly, neither side returned his calls, and it was not until police contacted Junis that he was asked to describe the bag. Despite his detailed account, he was never called to testify in court.
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