Mark Fuhrman, LA detective convicted of lying at OJ Simpson trial, dies

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Disgraced OJ Simpson detective Mark Fuhrman dead at 74

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Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective central to the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died at age 74 in Idaho. News outlets across the left-leaning spectrum report his death and note his conviction for perjury related to his testimony in the trial, and his role as one of the first two detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings. Coverage generally confirms the age and death, with emphasis on his contested credibility due to racist language disclosures. Some outlets mention his bloody-glove discovery and previous discrediting by defense at the trial, while framing the report in the context of his long-standing notoriety.

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Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD detective who investigated O.J. Simpson, is dead
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5/18/2026

Mark Fuhrman, former LAPD detective who investigated O.J. Simpson, is dead

Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police detective who became infamous as one of the leads investigating O.J. Simpson after the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend Ron Goldman, has died. He was 76. Fuhrman’s death was confirmed Monday by Lynette Acebedo, the chief deputy coroner in Kootenai County.

Disgraced OJ Simpson detective Mark Fuhrman dead at 74
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5/18/2026

Disgraced OJ Simpson detective Mark Fuhrman dead at 74

See more of our coverage in your search results. Disgraced former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman, who rose to infamy for derailing the O.J. Simpson murder prosecution after it was revealed he had used the N-word, has died at age 74. A close friend told TMZ — which first reported the news — that Fuhrman died of an.

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
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Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial , has died. 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.

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Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74

A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74
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5/18/2026

Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Mark Fuhrman, the former Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective who played a central role in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74. Chief Deputy Coroner Lynette Acebedo of Kootenai County, Idaho, confirmed.

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Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective in OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died BOISE, Idaho -- Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. Fuhrman was one of the first two.

Mark Fuhrman, LA detective convicted of lying at OJ Simpson trial, dies
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Mark Fuhrman, LA detective convicted of lying at OJ Simpson trial, dies

Fuhrman, who found bloody glove at Simpson’s home, charged with perjury after audio revealed use of racial slurs Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate.

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died | CNN
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5/19/2026

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. He was 74. 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.

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died
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5/18/2026

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died

BOISE, Idaho — Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. 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.

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5/18/2026

Ex-LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective at the center of the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. He was 74 years old. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.

Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died
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5/19/2026

Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died

FILE - Los Angeles Police Department Det. Mark Fuhrman, foreground, and Superior Court Judge Lance Ito, rear, crane their heads to look at an overhead monitor during the O.J. Simpson double-murder trial, Friday, March 10, 1995, in Los Angeles. REED SAXON/Pool AP hide caption BOISE, Idaho — Former Los Angeles police.

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died | CNN
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5/19/2026

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died - cnn.com

Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who was convicted of lying during testimony at the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died. He was 74. 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.