An investigation by the New York Times revealed potential connections between O.J. Simpson’s 1994 murder trial and a convicted drug trafficker linked to the mafia. The investigation uncovered secret federal records suggesting Joey Ippolito may have helped cover up the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Joseph ‘Joey’ Ippolito, associated with Simpson and his friend Al Cowlings, allegedly returned to an apartment in Los Angeles around midnight on June 12, 1994. His brother, Sam Ippolito, recounted him having a mysterious bag and blood on his hands. These claims have sparked intrigue and skepticism.
Sam Ippolito alleged his brother, Joey, showed signs of blood after returning from assisting a friend. He instructed Sam to dispose of his clothes in a dumpster on Doheny Drive, Los Angeles. An overheard call suggested Joey admitted to helping Simpson that night.
Joey Ippolito, having escaped a Florida prison in May 1994, became an informant upon his August 1995 arrest. Unsealed federal documents describe him as a valuable source on Simpson’s alleged disposal of the murder weapon.
During an investigation, federal prosecutor David Kelley called Ippolito a ‘remarkable source of information.’ Although Kelley doubts Ippolito’s direct involvement, Joey’s insights were shared with Los Angeles prosecutors, yet he never testified.
Former prosecutor Marcia Clark stated she lacked knowledge of Ippolito’s claims, asserting she would have known if relevant evidence existed. The Times noted Joey Ippolito’s brother, Sam, had changed his stance after initially maintaining his story for months. He later sought compensation and retracted his statements.
Relatives of Joey, who passed away in 2006, and friends dispute his involvement in the murders. Al Cowlings, associated with the case, didn’t comment.
The new details raise questions about Simpson’s possible assistance on the night in question. Simpson was acquitted of the murders in 1995 but later found liable for the deaths in a civil trial. He died in April 2024 at age 76.
Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to the Times the double-murder case remains open.
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