Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya, recently shared their memories of the infamous O.J. Simpson verdict during an interview with "Good Morning America." They recalled hearing the verdict and the shock and disbelief they felt at the time. Denise Brown said she felt numb and couldn't scream, while Dominique Brown said it was a "complicated" experience due to her relationship with Nicole's children.
On a fateful day in 1995, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were brutally murdered, leaving an unfillable void in the lives of their loved ones. The subsequent trial and acquittal of O.J. Simpson, Nicole's ex-husband, became a media circus that captivated the nation.
Now, nearly three decades later, Nicole's sisters, Denise, Dominique, and Tanya, have shared their raw and emotional memories of that tumultuous time. In an interview with "Good Morning America," they recounted the moment they heard the verdict and the profound impact it had on them.
Denise Brown vividly recalled the chilling silence in the courtroom as Judge Lance Ito instructed everyone to remain silent. "And then I heard [Ron Goldman's sister] Kim scream, and I just thought, 'Oh my God.' But I was in such shock, I couldn't scream. I was just numb."
Dominique Brown, Nicole's other sister, described her emotions as "complicated" due to her ongoing relationship with Nicole's children, who were young at the time of their mother's death. "It's very complicated. But I have a relationship with the kids that means everything to me, and I was... very, very sad for them," she said.
The sisters also remembered their mother's strength and resilience during that difficult time. "She said, 'Put a smile on your face when we walk in the door,'" Denise Brown recalled. "'Whatever was best for them,' is what she would always say."
Reflecting on their father's death in April, Denise Brown admitted to feeling some "relief." However, Dominique Brown acknowledged the complex emotions involved, particularly considering their relationship with Sydney and Justin, Nicole's children.
The siblings also expressed their desire for Nicole's voice to be heard. They spoke about a new documentary, "The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson," which they said contains many cherished memories of their sister.
"It's the voice of Nicole that we wanted to hear. We want to have people hear it, we want to have people get to know her," Denise Brown said. "Because so many people said, 'We don't even know what she sounds like... who is Nicole?'"
The documentary, set to air in early June, aims to shed light on the vibrant life of Nicole Brown Simpson and to remember her as more than just a victim of a tragic crime.
"So, I hope they get a true sense of who Nicole is in this documentary," Denise Brown said.
Throughout the interview, the Brown sisters demonstrated their unwavering love and support for each other and for Nicole's children. Their story is a testament to the enduring bonds that can withstand the darkest of tragedies.
