Unsealed Records Suggest Possible O.J. Simpson Murder Cover-Up Assistance

A New York Times investigation suggests a convicted drug trafficker connected to the mafia might have aided O.J. Simpson in concealing the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The investigation reveals previously undisclosed federal records and allegations from the trafficker’s brother about a potential involvement in the events surrounding the murders.

Joseph “Joey” Ippolito, an associate tied to Simpson and his close friend Al Cowlings, reportedly returned to a Los Angeles apartment at midnight on June 12, 1994. His brother, Sam Ippolito, recounted to the Times that Joey carried a bag with a heavy object and appeared to have blood on his hands.

The inquiry uncovered sealed court documents indicating Joey provided information to authorities about the alleged disposal of the murder weapon, which was never found. Sam claimed Joey directed him to discard the bag while he showered, which he later disposed of near a construction site.

Sam also reported overheard conversations where Joey seemed to imply he was “helping” Simpson on the night of the murders. Joey, who escaped from a Florida prison in May 1994, became a federal informant after his 1995 arrest as Simpson’s televised murder trial was concluding.

A 1996 federal memo, recently unsealed following the newspaper’s request, described Joey as an important source with insights into Simpson’s alleged actions concerning the murder weapon and his evasion attempts. David Kelley, a former federal prosecutor, noted Joey’s information was valuable, yet he personally doubted Joey’s involvement in the killings.

The records reveal Joey’s information was shared with Los Angeles prosecutors during Simpson’s trial, but he was never called as a witness. Marcia Clark, a former prosecutor, stated she was unaware of Joey’s potential contributions and doubted he provided credible evidence.

Sam Ippolito initially upheld his allegations but later sought compensation from the Times and attempted to retract his claims, expressing confusion about the details’ veracity. Joey’s friends and relatives, who passed away in 2006, denied any involvement in the murders.

Cowlings did not provide a comment when approached for the article. The new findings bring forward questions about the potential assistance Simpson received during the double murder.

Simpson, acquitted in 1995, was later found liable in a civil court. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the investigation into the double-murder case remains ongoing.