Jason Simpson is the first son of the infamous O.J. Simpson. Why was he accused of murder, and where is he now?
Born to the infamous former NFL star, O.J. Simpson, Jason has always been in the spotlight. But his media exposure worsened after his father was accused of killing his stepmother, Nicole Brown, and her friend at her home residence in 1994.
Where is the celebrity child now, and why was he accused of murder? Keep reading to find out.
Who Is Jason Simpson?
Jason Lamar Simpson is the second child and first son of O.J. Simpson and his first wife, Marguerite L. Whitley. He was born on April 21, 1970, in California. He was the second child of three children from his parents’ union in 1967.
His two siblings are his elder sister, Arnelle L. Simpson, and a younger sister, Aaron Lashone Simpson. Sadly, Aaron died in 1979 after drowning in the family’s pool. She succumbed to her drowning injuries two days after the incident and reportedly died from respiratory failure.
Jason’s father was unfaithful to his marriage, leading to a divorce between his parents. O.J. and Marguerite divorced in 1979 due to his relationship with Nicole Brown, a waitress who would later become O.J.’s second wife.
He met Nicole in 1977, and they dated until they tied the knot in 1985. Their union was blessed with two children before their divorce in 1992. Jason’s step-siblings from his father’s marriage to Nicolle are a sister named Sydney Brooke Simpson and a brother named Justin Ryan Simpson.
Jason’s educational history is unknown, as details about his life are mostly kept private. He has no social media accounts and consciously avoids the public’s attention.
Jason Simpson’s Career
Since the celebrity son has a very private life, his career choice has yet to be confirmed. Some reports say he is an executive chef in the U.S. doing private chef sessions for important clientele.
On the other hand, his father was a famous NFL running back before his murder trial. He was regarded as one of the greatest running backs the NFL had ever seen while he played for the Buffalo Bills.
In 1973, O.J. received the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award for breaking the record of the first player to ever rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, thanks to his incredible talents.
How Old Was O.J Simpson’s Son When Nicole Died?
Jason Simpson was 24 when Nicole Brown was brutally murdered at her home residence. He attended her funeral on June 17, 1994, with his father, siblings, and step-siblings.
Jason also attended his father’s murder trial and many court proceedings. His sister, Arnelle, was also present, along with their grandmother, Eunice Simpson.
Jason Simpson’s Mental Health Struggles
The former NFL star’s son struggled greatly with his mental health. He was a troubled child with numerous outbursts and run-ins with the law from age 14.
According to reports, Jason was diagnosed with Jekyll and Hyde disease, also known as “intermittent rage disorder,” which caused him to have recurrent seizures and difficulty controlling his rage. He was prescribed medication for his condition but mostly abused his prescriptions.
He had also been arrested for assault, driving under the influence, and attempted murder of his girlfriend in a fit of rage. Four doctors confirmed that Jason was “psychologically disturbed” and needed urgent help and intervention.
In a letter found after an incident, Jason referred to himself as three people: Jekyll, Hyde, and Himself. He also described in the letter his willingness to harm anyone who threatened his family and loved ones physically.
Did Jason Simpson, O.J. Simpson’s Son, Kill Nicole Brown?
Jason was never an official suspect in the Brown and Goldman murders. However, in March 2012, Private Investigator and author William Dear published “O.J. I.S. Innocent, And I Can Prove It,” which contained his solid opinions and suspicions supporting his argument.
The book contained information pointing to Jason as the real murderer of Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman on June 12, 1994.
The book cites Jason’s rage and mental illness as the real cause of the killings and declares O.J. innocent. However, Jason was never formally tried for the murders in a court of law. Some people believed what they read in Dear’s book, while some still believe that O.J. was responsible for both killings.
