Murder in Brentwood

By: Mark Fuhrman

Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

For O.J. Simpson to get away with murder, an innocent cop, a brilliant detective, had to be destroyed. That was the cynical strategy of the Simpson defense. But as certainty about Simpson's guilt grew, so did the outrage about the scapegoating of Mark Fuhrman. Now the former LAPD detective tells his side of the story in a damning expose.

Fuhrman takes the listener on a detective's journey through the crucial first 24 hours of the investigation. We uncover not only the bloody glove but also explosive new evidence recorded by Fuhrman and his partner at the scene but astonishingly never presented at the trial. New revelations about the incompetence and corruption that pervaded the "Trial of the Century" will set the record straight.

©1997 Mark Fuhrman (P)1997 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"He is providing a badly needed, if one-sided retrospective on how his role unfolded." (The New York Times Book Review)

Compelling Story - Poor Narration

Mark Furhman has written a compelling book supported by evidence to substantiate what many hold to be true - a celebrity got away with double murder. Unfortunately, the narrator delivering this story made it hard at times to stay focused - monotone cadence and extremely long pauses (I thought my phone turned off!) - but please do not let this stop anyone from reading/hearing this book. For those of us whose lives were immersed in this trial (whether we wanted to be or not - it was all over the news 24/7) this evidence needs to be brought to light.

Captivating

Excellent writing. Some points are too repetitive, but who can blame Fuhrman for shouting out his innocence and trying to right the injustice he endured.

Great Audio, Just when you thought you knew it all

If you remember being glued to the television, If you remember all of the tv drama. If you think you heard all of the evidence, even if you think you know what really happened, you have to listen to this audio. I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement officials and it is shameful how this gentleman who dedicated his career to protect and serve had been treated like the victim.

Fair

Good book....good read...in my opinion i still believe Furman "helped" destroy the outcome (but def was not completly at fault) with his pleading the 5th....NO MATTER WHAT...if you get asked did you plant any evidence you say HELL NO! you are on the witness stand (again) this is your opportunity to NOT put doubt in the jurors...and he failed...and blamed every one else but himself in the book....i agree though...O.J. Simpson IS a murderer...who got away

Couldn't stop listening

I listened to the OJ trial and was familiar with most of the names. If you can to thn this book is very addicting. I would recommend it and flew through it. The reader was annoying but the subject matter made up for it. 3 of 5 stars

Finally the truth comes out!

The best detective in Los Angeles gets railroaded by an incompetent district attorney, bumbling detectives and dishonest media. It’s so good to hear the truth from someone who was there!

Murder in Brentwood

After listening to this book, just like before I read tis book, I felt the press as well as the defence team, tried to blacken Mark Fuhrman's name with those wrong labels of Mark being a racist. The whole trial was a mochery of justice.

Concise Presentation of the Overwhelming Evidence

I've read a number of books on the O.J. murders. None of them presented the overwhelming evidence for conviction in such a rapid, clear, organized, concise manner. If you ever had a second thought about the Juice's guilt, read this account of the irrefutable facts.

A passage in the book proclaims (paraphrased,) "The only person convicted of anything from these murders was the police investigator." The book uses the courtroom facts to show how political correctness and a jury's unwillingness to acknowledge the law and follow court instructions denied one family justice, and another their future.

Very Interesting Listen

What did you love best about Murder in Brentwood?

I found the in depth look at the "Trial of the Century" to be very intersting. Also learning more about Fuhrman and how it affected his life was great as well. Highly recommended. Also, if you happen to believe that the defendant was guilty (as many of us did), there is also further evidence that this was the case. Good book. Good content.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The additional details on the evidence & subsequent trial.

The Best Book on the OJ Trial

Thank you to Mark for all your years of service. I hope your family has been able to put this behind them. I have listened to this book no less than 10 times. I always get something new out of it. I guess like everyone else I didn't want my heroes to be tarnished, but the Injustice of this whole circus was crazy. It seems it was more black against white than looking at the facts. But I think many people have changed their minds over the years. I remember watching the trial everyday, all day. And like other historic moments, I know where I was when the slow Chase took place. I lived thru this time, but for those that did not, I believe Mark's book will give you more information and do it more honestly than any other book on this subject. GOD BLESS Mark and his family !!!