If you’re wondering about the title, it’s in Latin. The English translation is: ‘Justice Served But Late.’ If you cannot guess by the photos, i decided to make a comment on the passing of OJ Simpson. Not so much to remember him, but to remember his fallen victims.
You see, since I heard the OJ Simpson had passed away, due to prostrate cancer, I wanted to think carefully about how to respond. In the late 1990’s, I watched all of the coverage about the murders unfold on TV in the 1990’s: the investigation, the infamous Ford Bronco “chase” in LA, the trial, and the acquittal. OJ had taken us all captive and took us on a “ride” the American public hadn’t bargained for. I was a young wife and mother at the time, also attending college, so the TV in the student center was always on and on whatever channel was covering the trial. I was early on in my abuse, but I felt in my bones that he had killed her. I mourned this lovely young woman and her friend…I mourned for those children whose lives had been turned upside down. I was early on in my abuse, but I knew what she could’ve feared: a jealous ex-husband not ever wanting her happy and at peace. A jealous Ex who if he couldn’t have her, then, well, no else could either!
I will try to be tasteful, as I write this, as I know Mr. Simpson was acquitted, but I’m afraid my dislike of him may be apparent. My condolences to his children and grandchildren; however, their mother/stepmother could have been a wonderful source of love and support, in this time of grieving — if he hadn’t decided to take her away from them…sorry, again my disdain is showing…
I will layout a timeline of of OJ and Nicole’s relationship, really the timeline of a Narcissist and his Victim, as well as following legal issues:
- 1977: O.J. Simpson meets Nicole Brown at a nightclub in Beverly Hills while he was still married to his first wife, Marguerite Whitley (Narc scouting out his next “Supply.”)
- 1979: O.J. divorces Marguerite Whitley and starts dating Nicole Brown seriously. (Supply target acquired)
- February 2, 1985: O.J. Simpson marries Nicole Brown. (Supply target secured)
- 1989: O.J. Simpson pleads no contest to spousal abuse after Nicole Brown calls 911. This incident is widely publicized. (The Narc mask starts to fall; Victim is suspicious and fearful – but takes him back to keep the peace)
- January 24, 1992: Nicole files for divorce from O.J. Simpson, citing irreconcilable differences. (Victim asserting her independence and dissention)
- October 1993: The divorce is finalized. Nicole receives a $433,000 cash settlement, $10,000 per month in child support, and half the proceeds from the sale of their house. (Victim morphs and emerges as a Survivor)
- May 1994: Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman are found murdered outside Nicole’s Brentwood condominium. (Survivor taken out for her insolence and lack of loyalty)
- June 17, 1994: O.J. Simpson is charged with the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. (Narc turns to “Victim,” with the help of his paid legal puppets)
- June 17, 1994: O.J. Simpson fails to turn himself in to the police, and a low-speed pursuit in a white Ford Bronco, driven by Simpson’s friend Al “AC” Cowlings, ensues on Los Angeles freeways. Millions of viewers watch it unfold live on television. (Flying monkey tries to protect Narc)
- June 17, 1994: O.J. Simpson is arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
- January 24, 1995: The murder trial began, with OJ being tried on two counts of ‘murder in the first degree’
- October 3, 1995: O.J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in the highly publicized trial that was months long. (Narc’s Victim Status solidified)
- February 6, 1997: The ‘wrongful death’ civil trial against O.J. Simpson begins in Santa Monica, California. (Narc still playing the Victim role)
- February 10, 1997: Opening statements are made in the civil trial.
- February 25, 1997: Simpson takes the stand in his civil trial. (Still ever the Victim)
- March 10, 1997: The civil jury finds O.J. Simpson liable for the wrongful deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. (Narc humiliated)
- February 1998: The civil jury awards $8.5 million in compensatory damages to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
- November 1998: The civil jury deliberates on punitive damages.
- November 15, 1998: The civil jury awards $25 million in punitive damages to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
- 2000: OJ Simpson moves to Florida. While Simpson did make some payments towards the civil judgment, he also took measures to shield some of his assets from being seized to satisfy the judgment by moving to Florida, where certain assets, including his home, were protected from being seized to satisfy the judgment under Florida law. (Narc’s cowardice and guilt showing; Selfishness Shields UP)
- 2005: OJ Simpson moves to Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 2007: OJ Simpson faced legal troubles again, this time in a separate criminal case in Nevada.
- October 2008: OJ was found guilty of armed robbery and kidnapping, as well as other charges related to an incident in a Las Vegas hotel room over alleged stolen sports memorabilia. Simpson was sentenced to prison, which likely affected his ability to pay the civil judgment for Nicole and Ron. He was swiftly imprisoned.
- October 1, 2017: After serving nine years of a 33-year sentence for his involvement in the 2007 Las Vegas robbery and kidnapping incident. He was granted parole in July 2017 and released from the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada.
- May 2023: OJ Simpson diagnosed with prostrate cancer.
Ironically in the few months leading up to his recent death, OJ had close friends and family come and visit, but had them all sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), before leaving their visit. Was he unburdening his soul before dying, outlining what heinous things he had done? I guess we will never know, but that is what I staunchly believe.
I don’t dispute the fact that he was an incredible athlete and comedic actor. I loved watching football and he was a commentator that I remember. He was a great sidekick to Leslie Nielsen in the Naked Gun movies. I am not disputing that AT ALL. However, I think what came to light was how entitled he was and how he personally treated the people in his life as possessions. He didn’t think of his children when he divorced their mothers, or took his second wife away from her children. He risked imprisonment, also not thinking of what would become of his kids. It was the OJ Show and that’s all, as a narcissist, that he could see.
Once you have been a victim of domestic abuse, you cannot unsee things. Like how nearly EVERY picture of Nicole Brown Simpson showed her looking lost and forlorn, as a trapped women would feel. Her smiles looked forced, with a sadness behind her eyes. Even after divorce, she couldn’t escape from OJ and take his children; he’d hunt her down and continue to torment her. She tried her best to have some normalcy, privacy, and peace. She fought for it valiantly. She even tried to have a friendship with a man, on her terms, but was still denied that right. She knew, when she made that 9-1-1 call, OJ would eventually “get” her. She was like a caged animal and she knew it. God bless her. I hope she was at least a little happy, before she was destined to be killed, basking in Ron’s friendship and simply being true to herself. Just for a little while, at least. I also feel for Ron, who was there for Nicole, but definitely in the wrong place at the wrong time. Sir, you were an innocent bystander, but I know you would’ve tried to protect her. I hate that you found her deceased, the ray of sunshine that she was, and then had to protect yourself. I wished you had arrived later, but obviously the killer had just performed his first unspeakable act when you arrived.
Caitlyn Jenner, I think, said what most people were thinking, upon hearing of OJ’s passing: “Good riddance.” Thanks, Caitlyn. I know you both appeared on a box of Wheaties, which is a definite sports accomplishment, but you all were never in the same class personally.
I will forever remember April 10, 2024 as Narcissist Liberation Day, because Karma finally caught up with a murderer. Justice wa served, just a wee bit late.