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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 girl behind the homicide and trial of the century.
Greater than 50 contributors together with Kris Jenner, Faye Resnick and Nicole’s sisters Denise, Dominique and Tanya hope to shed new gentle on her life as mourners mark the thirtieth anniversary of her dying.
“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, Could 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 kids who misplaced their mom. We hope that by sharing Nicole’s story, it’ll assist others acknowledge the indicators and get the assistance they want and her legacy will proceed to stay on.”
In 1994, Nicole — who shared kids Sydney, 38, and Justin, 35 with O.J. Simpson — was discovered lifeless alongside together with her good friend 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 go well with.
Final month, O.J. died on the age of 76 from prostate most cancers. Whereas Nicole’s documentary is airing two months after his dying, The Hollywood Reporter acknowledged the undertaking has been within the works for greater than a yr.
In response to Lifetime, The Life and Homicide of Nicole Brown Simpson will function unprecedented entry to unique house movies and interviews from these closest to Nicole.
“The documentary supplies a possibility for Nicole’s personal narrative and voice to be heard in one of the infamous crimes and trials in historical past,” Lifetime acknowledged. “The documentary will reveal stunning new particulars within the tragic story.”
In partnership with The Nationwide Home Abuse Hotline, the documentary can be a part of Lifetime’s Cease Violence In opposition to Ladies Initiative. The cable community plans to offer assets 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.