NewsThe GuardianMay 18, 2026United States
Former Detective Mark Fuhrman Dies
Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has passed away. He was previously convicted of perjury after lying about his use of racial slurs during the high-profile 1994 case.
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This event marks the end of a controversial figure whose actions significantly impacted one of the most famous criminal trials in American history.
Key Facts
- Mark Fuhrman was a detective involved in the 1994 investigation of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
- He was convicted of perjury for lying under oath regarding his use of racial slurs during the O.J. Simpson trial.
- Fuhrman famously discovered a bloody glove at the Simpson residence during the initial investigation.