Nicole Brown Simpson Documentary to Premiere 2 Months After O.J. Simpson’s Death
Lifetime has formally introduced its upcoming docuseries on Nicole Brown Simpson. Titled The Life and Homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson, the two-night occasion goals to tug again the curtain on the lady behind the homicide and trial of the century.
Greater than 50 members together with Kris Jenner, Faye Resnick and Nicole’s sisters Denise, Dominique and Tanya hope to shed new mild on her life as mourners mark the thirtieth anniversary of her loss of life.
“What occurred to our sister Nicole ought to by no means have occurred to her or to another lady,” Nicole’s sisters mentioned by way of a press launch for Lifetime on Thursday, Might 2. “Her life was stolen from her and whereas her abuser is lastly gone, it doesn’t take away the anguish we really feel or the ache of her youngsters who misplaced their mom. We hope that by sharing Nicole’s story, it is going to assist others acknowledge the indicators and get the assistance they want and her legacy will proceed to dwell on.”
In 1994, Nicole — who shared youngsters Sydney, 38, and Justin, 35 with O.J. Simpson — was discovered useless alongside together with her buddy Ron Goldman exterior of her house in Brentwood, California. She was 35.
Whereas her ex-husband was acquitted of each murders following a extremely publicized trial, he was later discovered accountable for the deaths of Ron and Nicole in a civil swimsuit.
Final month, O.J. died on the age of 76 from prostate most cancers. Whereas Nicole’s documentary is airing two months after his loss of life, The Hollywood Reporter acknowledged the mission has been within the works for greater than a 12 months.
In keeping with Lifetime, The Life and Homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson will characteristic unprecedented entry to unique house movies and interviews from these closest to Nicole.
“The documentary gives a possibility for Nicole’s personal narrative and voice to be heard in probably the most infamous crimes and trials in historical past,” Lifetime acknowledged. “The documentary will reveal surprising new particulars within the tragic story.”
In partnership with The Nationwide Home Abuse Hotline, the documentary can also be a part of Lifetime’s Cease Violence Towards Girls Initiative. The cable community plans to supply sources for these affected by home violence on its web site and on social media all through the airing of the documentary.
The Life and Homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson premieres June 1 and a pair of at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.