Grayce P. Storey
My students have been following the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Their assignment has been to access all scientific data as it relates to the trial. I have seen their interest sky rocket. Many heated debates have evolved as they emulate the judge, lawyers, newscasters and witnesses.
The O.J. Simpson trial has earned the title of ‘The Trial of the Century.‘ O.J. is a black celebrity, former professional football player, who has been accused of brutally murdering his Caucasian wife, Nicole Brown-Simpson, and an associate of her’s, Ronald Goldman. The defense attorneys have raised many questions about the methods and procedures used by the LA Police Department in collecting and storing vital physical evidence.
My students will learn some of the methods and procedures of forensic scientists and involve themselves in hands-on-activities to get a feel for what the experts do and scientifically arrive at conclusions.