SIMPSON MURDER CASE : What They Saw, When They Saw It

A look at the time frames provided during court testimony in the O.J. Simpson case. Many of the witnesses said the times are approximate:

9 p.m.:

Ron Goldman’s co-workers at Mezzaluna restaurant:

9:50 p.m.: Goldman leaves carrying glasses for Nicole Simpson.

Guest house tenant Brian (Kato) Kaelin:

9:45 p.m.: Returns to estate with Simpson after going out together for fast food.

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10 p.m.:

Nicole Simpson’s neighbors:

Pablo Fenjves, 10:15 to 10:20 p.m.: Hears dog wailing.

Steven Schwab, 10:55 p.m.: Finds bloody Akita in street near Nicole Simpson’s residence.

Limo driver Allan Park:

10:25 p.m.: Arrives at Rockingham Avenue gate at O.J. Simpson estate.

10:40 to 10:50 p.m.: Buzzes intercom at Ashford Street gate.

Shortly before 11 p.m.: Sees a black person walking across grounds toward house.

Guest house tenant Brian (Kato) Kaelin:

10:40 p.m.: Hears three “thumping” sounds outside.

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11 p.m.:

Limo driver Allan Park:

About 11 p.m. Brian Kaelin emerges from a path at the side of the house and waves. About 15 or 20 seconds later, Simpson answers intercom.

11 to 11:15 p.m.: Simpson helps load five bags into limo.

11:15 p.m.: Limo exits Rockingham gate bound for LAX, where they arrive at 11:35.

Guest house tenant Brian (Kato) Kaelin:

11 p.m.: Goes around front of the house to check on noise. Spots limo driver at gate. Continues around front of house to check on thumping noise.

11 to 11:15 p.m.: Helps load baggage into limo.

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MIDNIGHT:

Nicole Simpson’s neighbors:

Sukru Boztepe, just after midnight: Discovers the two bodies.

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5 a.m.

Detectives Mark Furhman and Philip Vannatter:

5 a.m.: Arrive at O.J. Simpson’s residence.

5:15 to 5:30 a.m.: They examine apparent bloodstain on Simpson’s Bronco.

Arnelle Simpson, O.J. Simpson daughter:

5:30 a.m.: Awakened by police in O.J. Simpson’s guest house.

5:45 a.m.: Takes police to house. Phones father’s assistant.

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6 a.m.

Detectives Mark Furhman and Philip Vannatter:

6 a.m.: Furhman scales fence

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7:30 a.m.

Detectives Mark Furhman and Philip Vannatter:

7:30 a.m.: Police secure Simpson’s home; later search with warrant.

Clockwise from top, Steven Schwab, Sukru Boztepe, Mark Fuhrman, Arnelle Simpson, Philip Vannatter, Brian (Kato) Kaelin, Allan Park.