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

May 18, 2026

The former LAPD detective who discovered the infamous bloody glove during the O.J. Simpson murder investigation has died decades after the controversial trial made him a household name.

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 Fuhrman's death to Fox News Digital on Monday. Fuhrman died last week, according to NBC4.

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Kato Kaelin, an actor and friend of slain Nicole Brown Simpson, reflected on the death with sadness in a statement to Fox News.

"It’s always sad to learn of the passing of someone so my thoughts go out to his family during this difficult time," he said. "While we were never close personally, our lives were indelibly linked through our roles in the O.J. Simpson trial over thirty years ago. It was a deeply complex and painful chapter for everyone involved, but any loss of life is a time for reflection and solemnity. I hope his loved ones can find peace in their grief."