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The police investigation itself was riddled with errors. Despite the discovery of blood at multiple crime scenes, crucial evidence was not collected. The presence of a left-hand glove at the murder scene and another matching glove at O.J.’s property became integral pieces of evidence, but the investigation lacked proper protocol in how they were handled—leading to questions about their credibility.
Significantly, procedural missteps were compounded by the actions of the detectives involved. Notably, Detective Mark Fuhrman’s involvement in the case became a focal point during the trial, particularly when it was revealed that he had made racially charged statements years before, which ultimately led to the questioning of his integrity on the stand.