Fred And Kim Goldman Tell Their Truth About if I Did It Confessions Of The Killer
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Fred and Kim Goldman Speak Out on 'If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer'
Summary:
In a live interview from December 2008, Juanita Watson interviews Fred and Kim Goldman, whose son and brother Ron Goldman was murdered alongside Nicole Brown Simpson in June 1994. The discussion centers on their involvement with the controversial book, "If I Did It," a hypothetical account by O.J. Simpson.
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Juanita Watson, Host: I'm joined today by Fred and Kim Goldman, father and sister of Ron Goldman, who was tragically murdered with Nicole Brown Simpson in 1994.
In 2006, HarperCollins planned to publish O.J. Simpson's book where he hypothetically described the murders. Amidst public outrage, the book was canceled. However, in 2007, a Florida bankruptcy court awarded the rights to the Goldmans to partially satisfy a civil judgment, now exceeding $38 million.
The Goldmans have since published "If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer," viewing it as a confession. They added 14,000 words of commentary to bring the truth to light. Today, they’ll discuss their journey to secure the rights to this book and recent developments putting O.J. back in the spotlight.
Juanita: How did you come to acquire the rights to this book?
Fred: We aimed to prevent Simpson from profiting off the murders of Ron and Nicole. We discovered he was already paid $700,000 with another $300,000 pending. Having the rights ensured he couldn't make more money. After uncovering a fraudulent company he formed to divert funds, we leveraged the bankruptcy process to get the rights and monetized them to stop him from regaining control.
Juanita: What was it like reading the book for the first time, especially the section on Ron and Nicole?
Fred: It was deeply disturbing to read the words of my son's murderer. The chapter describing the murders was particularly painful. Simpson's taunting of Ron showed his monstrous nature.
Kim: Initially, I was checking for anything that resembled a “how-to” manual. Once I sat down and read it fully, I was struck by his emotional recounting. For me, hearing his perspective was almost like a confession. Everything matched the facts I knew.
Juanita: Do you believe the book's account is close to the truth?
Kim: Yes, I do. The only new detail was about a dog wagging its tail. An innocent person wouldn't hypothetically detail a murder like this. For me, it's his confession.
Fred: The book doesn't contradict evidence. In fact, it explains his actions, like driving back home from Nicole's. His arrogance leads him to reveal more than he probably intended.
Juanita: What other hopes do you have for publishing this book?
Kim: We hope it helps women in abusive relationships see themselves in Nicole and find strength to leave. We included a victim's resource section and are donating part of the proceeds to the Ron Goldman Foundation for Justice.
Juanita: How can people learn more about the Ron Goldman Foundation?
Kim: Visit RonGoldmanFoundation.org. We're working with other organizations to support victims' rights.
Juanita: What feedback have you received from families of domestic abuse victims?
Kim: Many emails have been supportive. Some appreciate the courage it took to publish the book, likening it to fighting an abuser. It's hard to understand unless you’ve been in our shoes.
Juanita: Any final thoughts?
Fred: We hope for a justice system that prioritizes victims over criminals. The current system enables violence, costing society dearly. We need a change.
Kim: I hope people remember whose hands they're shaking when they meet Simpson. Those hands took lives, and he should be marginalized, not celebrated.
Juanita: Thank you for sharing your insights. We support your work for victims of crime.
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