Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has passed away at the age of 74. His death was confirmed by the Chief Deputy Coroner of Kootenai County, Idaho, and was attributed to an aggressive form of throat cancer. Fuhrman's involvement in the trial was marked by controversy, particularly due to audio recordings that questioned his credibility.
- ▪Mark Fuhrman died at the age of 74 after battling throat cancer.
- ▪He was a key figure in the 1995 O.J. Simpson murder trial after discovering a bloody glove.
- ▪Controversy surrounded Fuhrman due to recordings in which he used racial slurs, damaging his credibility.
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- ▪ Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, dies — ABC News — US
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- ▪ Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74 — NYT — US
- ▪ Disgraced OJ Simpson detective Mark Fuhrman dead at 74 — New York Post
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OJ Simpson Case Mark Fuhrman, detective at center of OJ Simpson murder trial, dead at 74 Fuhrman became one of the most controversial figures in the OJ Simpson murder trial after discovering a bloody glove By Bonny Chu Fox News Published May 18, 2026 6:38pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 18 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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.
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