A surprising piece of legal history recently fetched a stunning price at an auction. A Bible given to O.J. Simpson by his defense lawyer and friend, Robert Kardashian, just sold for $80,276. The collectible attracted buyers across the board thanks to its religious, historical, and legal significance.
It was authored by Kardashian himself and was sold during an estate sale. Despite attempts by Kim Kardashian to buy the item for $15,000, the sale went to a higher bidder after 49 total bids and intense competition on the final day.
OJ Simpson evidence sells at auction for shocking amount
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The Bible served as potential evidence in the 1995 murder trial and was listed by Goldin Auctions. It contained a private note signed by Kardashian telling Simpson to read the Bible daily and trust God’s will for his life.
The emotional value and connection to the trial heightened interest in the Bible, moving it beyond its place as religious text. It was one of the most publicized and controversial cases in United States history. Simpson’s lawyers, also called the “Dream Team,” obtained his acquittal for a case that shook the nation and is still disputed today.
The legacy of the trial and its impact
Simpson and Kardashian were close friends during the trial, though their relationship faded after. Kardashian passed away in 2003, just eight years after the verdict, and the Bible is one of the most personal items tying him to the trial. The auction brought the emotional aftermath of the trial back up for those involved with it.
OJ Simpson died in April 2024 after a private battle with prostate cancer. His estate’s auction included other personal memorabilia, collectively raising nearly $300,000. The sale of the Bible serves as a reminder that while the trial may be decades old, its impact continues to shape cultural memory and legal discussions today.