Trending Now - Mark Fuhrman, Controversial Ex-detective, Passes Away at 74

WHO:

Alternet - Retired Colorado detective Lisa J. Miller tweeted about her meeting with Philip Vannatter, stating he was a "kind, principled gentleman" who expressed disappointment in Fuhrman's actions.

Alternet - Conservative commentator Grant Stinchfield mentioned that he personally knew Fuhrman and respected him, stating, "I got to know and respect him."

The Guardian - Lynn Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho, confirmed that Fuhrman died on May 12.

The Guardian - Fuhrman was convicted of lying during testimony at the O.J. Simpson murder trial.

Alternet - Retired Colorado detective Lisa J. Miller tweeted about Fuhrman's death, stating, "Years earlier, his fellow lead detective Philip Vannatter also died of complications from cancer."

Alternet - Conservative commentator Michelle Malkin tweeted, "R.I.P. He was REDEEMED. Mark Fuhrman wrote the most powerful indictment of Oklahoma's death penalty machine, crime lab catastrophes, and wrongful convictions."

Alternet - Florida Republican politician Anthony Sabatini expressed, "RIP Mark Fuhrman—a great American & fighter for justice."

TMZ - Fred Goldman, Ron Goldman's father, expressed his condolences regarding Fuhrman's death, stating, "Anytime anyone dies, it’s a shame."

TMZ - Tom Lange, a former LAPD detective, reflected on his relationship with Fuhrman, expressing he was "shocked" by Fuhrman's passing.

NBC News - Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD detective

Deadline - Mark Fuhrman, who was a lead investigator in the O.J. Simpson murder trial

NY Post - A close friend of Fuhrman

WHAT:

NBC News - Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in Los Angeles.

The Guardian - A criminal-court jury found Simpson not guilty of murder in 1995, but a separate civil trial jury found him liable in 1997 for the deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million to relatives of Brown and Goldman.

The Guardian - Simpson served nine years in prison on unrelated charges and died in Las Vegas of prostate cancer in 2024 at the age of 76.

Alternet - Stinchfield noted that Fuhrman "solved a cold case murder of Martha Moxley, that put Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel in prison."

The Guardian - Fuhrman retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after Simpson’s 1995 acquittal and later became a TV and radio commentator.

Alternet - Mark Fuhrman passed away from an "aggressive form of throat cancer."

AllHipHop - Mark Fuhrman's death is noted as closing a chapter in hip-hop culture, which has referenced him for three decades.

Deadline - Mark Fuhrman died at the age of 74.

NY Post - Fuhrman died from an "aggressive form of cancer."

TMZ - Fuhrman discovered the bloody glove in the O.J. Simpson murder case.

WHERE:

The Guardian - Fuhrman moved to Idaho with his wife, Caroline, and their children, where he set up a 20-acre farm.

Deadline - Fuhrman died in Idaho.

WHEN:

Deadline - Fuhrman died on May 12.

WHY:

Alternet - Lutesich criticized both Fuhrman and Simpson, stating, "OJ got away with murder because of police & prosecutorial bungling - & crafty defense lawyering."

The Guardian - Fuhrman was charged with perjury in 1996 and pleaded no contest.

Alternet - Legal experts widely agreed that the controversies surrounding Fuhrman played a key role in the jury’s decision to acquit O.J. Simpson.

NY Post - Fuhrman became infamous for his use of the N-word, which impacted the O.J. Simpson murder prosecution.

HOW:

Alternet - Fuhrman was accused of planting evidence in the Simpson trial, although that was never proved.

The Guardian - Fuhrman raised chickens, goats, sheep, and llamas on his farm in Idaho.

TMZ - Tom Lange mentioned that he and Fuhrman had famously butted heads over the years following the O.J. Simpson murder case.

TMZ - Fuhrman’s actions during the investigation included discovering key evidence that was pivotal to the trial.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 13:53 UTC)

Mark Fuhrman, one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, has passed away. Although a criminal-court jury found O.J. Simpson not guilty of murder in 1995, a civil trial jury later held him liable for the deaths, ordering him to pay $33.5 million to the victims' families in 1997. Simpson, who served nine years in prison on unrelated charges, died in Las Vegas of prostate cancer in 2024 at the age of 76.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 10:12 UTC)

Retired Colorado detective Lisa J. Miller recently shared her thoughts on Philip Vannatter, describing him as a "kind, principled gentleman" who was disappointed by Mark Fuhrman's actions. Conservative commentator Grant Stinchfield, who knows Fuhrman personally, praised him for solving the cold case murder of Martha Moxley, which led to the conviction of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel. However, Lutesich criticized both Fuhrman and O.J. Simpson, claiming that O.J. got away with murder due to police and prosecutorial errors, as well as skilled defense lawyering, while Fuhrman faced accusations of planting evidence during the Simpson trial, although those claims were never proven.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 06:18 UTC)

Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles police officer known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 73, as confirmed by Lynn Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County, Idaho. After retiring from the LAPD following Simpson's 1995 acquittal, Fuhrman moved to Idaho with his family, where he established a 20-acre farm and raised various animals, including chickens and goats. He was previously convicted of lying under oath during the trial and pleaded no contest to perjury in 1996.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 04:18 UTC)

Mark Fuhrman has passed away from an aggressive form of throat cancer, prompting reactions from various figures. Retired Colorado detective Lisa J. Miller noted his death, recalling that his fellow lead detective Philip Vannatter had also died from cancer, while conservative commentator Michelle Malkin praised Fuhrman for his powerful critique of the justice system. Florida Republican politician Anthony Sabatini remembered him as a great American and a fighter for justice, highlighting the significant impact Fuhrman's controversies had on the O.J. Simpson trial.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 01:34 UTC)

Mark Fuhrman's death has been recognized as a significant moment in hip-hop culture, which has referenced him for three decades. Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman, shared his condolences, stating, "Anytime anyone dies, it’s a shame," while former LAPD detective Tom Lange expressed his shock at Fuhrman's passing and reflected on their contentious relationship following the O.J. Simpson murder case. Lange noted that he and Fuhrman had famously butted heads over the years, highlighting the complex legacy Fuhrman leaves behind.

(UPDATED May 18, 2026 23:19 UTC)

Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective known for his role as a lead investigator in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has passed away at the age of 74 in Idaho after battling an aggressive form of cancer. Fuhrman gained notoriety for his controversial use of the N-word, which significantly impacted the prosecution during the high-profile trial, and he was also responsible for discovering the bloody glove that became a key piece of evidence. His death occurred on May 12, leaving behind a complex legacy tied to one of the most famous criminal cases in American history.