California highway patrol units chase al cowlings, who is driving the white bronco, and o. Simpsons friend and former teammate in high school, college and the n. Simpson, in the rear of the white bronco, on the 91 freeway just west of the 5 freeway on june 17, 1994. What happened to the white ford bronco more than two decades since the murder suspects lowspeed chase, the. Simpsons ford bronco chase on the evening of june 17, 1994 captured the attention of 95 million viewers nationwide.
Al cowlings, best known for driving the white bronco that o. Police trace his location to the 5 freeway in santa ana. Simpson by police through southern california on june 17, 1994, remains one of the mostwatched events in tv. After being asked to surrender in connection with the murder of his ex. Simpson was sitting in the backseat, allegedly with a gun to his head. The nfl icon was in the back of a white ford bronco while his best frien. Officer recalls ojs infamous white bronco chase 25 years.
Cowlings was simpsons best friend from childhood, a former teammate and the driver of the nowinfamous white bronco. Simpson has bronxo in jail since when he was convicted of several charges including kidnapping and armed robbery following an o j. J made in america ramped up the intensity, taking us through o. In 1995, cowlings 1993 ford bronco from the lowspeed chase was purchased by simpsons former sports agent mike gilbert. While hot on the chase of oj simpsons white ford bronco, retired orange county sheriffs sgt.
Motorists wave as police cars pursue the white ford bronco driven by al cowlings, carrying fugitive murder suspect o. Simpson s car chase played out on televisions across the country nearly 20 years ago. The murder of nicole brown simpson and her friend, ron goldman, in june 1994 rocked the nation, as did the subsequent murder trial of her exhusband, beloved pro football star o. Simpson is acquitted of the brutal 1994 double murder of his estranged wife, nicole brown simpson, and her. Simpson getting into his white ford bronco with his friend al. Jun 17, 20 the broncos passenger was, of course, o. American crime story is the first season of the fx true crime anthology television series american crime story. Relive the bronco chase in american crime story tv club. On that night all us broadcast networks, cnn, espn and others interrupted regular programming to show chopper footage from the lowspeed chase that included more than a.
The season, which debuted on february 2, 2016, revolves around the o. Jun 17, 2017 its hard to believe, but its now been 23 years since the most famous car chase in american history. The chase spanned numerous highways and finally came to an end at simpsons. Simpson to turn himself in that afternoon on charges of murdering his exwife, nicole brown simpson, and her companion, ronald goldman. Simpson s friend and former teammate in high school, college and the n.
Simpson acquitted at the end of a sensational trial, former football star o. Relive oj simpsons ford bronco police chase, 20 years later. Simpson for his trojans football glory, and that adoration apparently extends to his friend, bronco driver and fellow usc alum al cowlings. Feb 09, 2016 one of the most notable figures to arrive in the media landscape during the case was al a.
Jun 17, 2019 california highway patrol officers pursue al cowlings, driving, and o. Police cars pursue the ford bronco driven by al cowlings, carrying fugitive murder suspect o. Cowlings, who came to notoriety as the driver of simpson s lowspeed bronco chase. Simpson and al cowlings in that infamous white ford bronco. Some have referred to the drive from orange county to o. Simpson had just been charged with the murders of his exwife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend, ron goldman. Transcript for oj simpsons white bronco chase is is a special report from abc news. Apr 25, 2019 not everyone realizes that there are actually two broncos that got wrapped up in the o. Maybe you were one of 95 million americans who watched o.
Cowlings is most famous for his role in aiding his close friend o. Simpsons criminal trial for the murders of nicole brown simpson and ronald goldman, dubbed the trial of the century, commenced with opening statements on january 24, 1995 and lasted. Its been nearly 22 years since former running back o. Simpsons white bronco police chase happened 19 years. Was ac cowlings charged for helping oj simpson escape. Simpson was supposed to surrender on june 17, 1994 after being charged for the brutal murder.
Officer recalls oj s infamous white bronco chase 25 years. Motorists wave as police cars pursue the ford bronco driven by al cowlings and carrying fugitive murder suspect o. Here are a few facts about the chase that might surprise you. Al cowlings then drove the bronco to california state route 91 the artesia freeway and then onto the 405 the san diego freeway in torrence. The chase came to an end when the pair pulled in to simpsons mansion, where he was arrested over the deaths of nicole brown simpson and ron goldman. Simpson, on a 90minute slowspeed car chase june 17, 1994 on the 405 freeway. Cowlings was simpson s best friend from childhood, a former teammate and the driver of the nowinfamous white bronco. Cowlings, who came to notoriety as the driver of simpsons lowspeed bronco chase. California highway patrol officers pursue al cowlings, driving, and o. Simpson case, youre likely to immediately conjure up two images in your brain.
Tv news chopper spotted oj simpsons white bronco, and the chase. More than two decades later, he is offering it for sale on mondays episode of pawn stars on the history channel. In 1995, cowlings 1993 ford bronco from the lowspeed chase was purchased by simpson s former sports agent mike gilbert and two other men, then ended up sitting in a parking garage for the next 17 years 19952012, where it was rarely used. Then theres al cowlings, simpsons close friend, who owned the one in the chase. Simpson was found liable for both deaths in february 1997. Jun 17, 2019 it was exactly 25 years ago that the most famous car chase in history interrupted households across the nation. Officer recalls oj simpsons infamous white bronco chase 25 years. Officer recalls ojs infamous white bronco chase 25 years later. Former national football league nfl player, broadcaster and actor o.
Heres what happened to the white ford bronco from the o. On the evening of friday, june 17, 1994, a white ford bronco with. Both were onceinnocuous objects that are now forever associated with the trial but while the glove factors in later and was important to the acquittal, its the bronco that will always feel like the most important symbol. Motorists wave as police cars pursue the ford bronco white, r driven by al cowlings, carrying fugitive murder suspect o.
Simpson was supposed to surrender on june 17, 1994 after being charged for the brutal murder of his exwife nicole brown simpson and her friend. The site crime museum notes that simpsons bronco was part of the evidence in the case. Tuesday marked 20 years since thenmurder suspect o. Both men owned the exact same make and model of vehicle because cowlings had purchased his bronco intentionally identical to one owned by simpson. Cowlings born june 16, 1947 is a former american football player and actor. Simpsons bronco, however, had been found outside his home the night of the murders with traces of blood. Simpson, hiding in the rear, on the 91 freeway shortly after simpson was charged in slayings. By the way, simpson also owned a white ford bronco, but that wasnt the one involved in the chase. One of the most notable figures to arrive in the media landscape during the case was al a. Simpsons criminal trial for the murders of nicole brown simpson and ronald goldman, dubbed the trial of the century, commenced with. Timeline of nicole brown simpsons murder brings it all back. Simpsons car chase played out on televisions across the country nearly 20 years ago. Bronco from simpson s friend and wouldbe getaway driver a.
Simpson, on a 90minute slowspeed car chase june 17, 1994 on the 405. Simpson inset, on a 90minute slowspeed car chase june 17, 1994, on the 405. Many people mistakenly believe that the bronco from the chase was owned by o. The timeline of the white bronco chase that led to his. Inside the case of the defense dream team duration. This story was originally published on june 16, 2014. Simpson was tried on two counts of murder for the june 12, 1994 slashing deaths of his exwife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend ron goldman. Simpsons bronco was seen as a key piece of evidence after investigators found blood spats smeared. It was exactly 25 years ago that the most famous car chase in history interrupted households across the nation. Simpsons infamous ford bronco car chase, and the stage for his explosive trial. Simpson by police through southern california on june 17, 1994, remains one of the mostwatched events in tv history. What happened to the white ford bronco more than two decades since the murder suspects lowspeed chase, the infamous car sits in a tennessee crime museum. Simpson was tried and acquitted on two counts of murder for the june 12, 1994 slashing deaths of his exwife, nicole brown simpson, and her friend ron goldman. Simpsons famous car chase unfolded on tv screens across the u.
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