Larry David Recounts Encounter with O.J. Simpson on Day of Murders
The comedian's authorized biography details a surprising meeting with Simpson at a Los Angeles country club on June 12, 1994.
Larry David crossed paths with O.J. Simpson on the very day Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in 1994, according to the comedian's newly released authorized biography, "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David."
David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator/star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," was having breakfast at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles with his then-wife, daughter, and fellow writer Alan Zweibel on the morning of June 12, 1994. It was during this meal that David saw Simpson.
"We saw him in the dining room the day of the murder!" David stated in the biography, written by Blake J. Harris.
Zweibel, who was also present at the breakfast, recounted in the book that he knew Simpson from their shared history with the Buffalo Bills and subsequent social circles. Zweibel also recalled interacting with Simpson twice that day. After seeing him at the country club, Zweibel encountered Simpson again later that afternoon at his daughter's middle school dance recital, where their daughters were performing.
Upon seeing Simpson a second time, Zweibel recounted, "Hey, Juice!" Simpson, in turn, remarked, "Twice in the same day!"
Zweibel reflected that in hindsight, he should have advised Simpson to stay home that evening. Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. He was acquitted of the charges in October 1995.
Recently, The New York Times reported that a mob-linked drug trafficker, Joseph Ippolito, claimed to have information regarding efforts to dispose of evidence in the case, potentially including the murder weapon, which has never been recovered. Ippolito, who knew Simpson, reportedly told federal prosecutors about this information.
The biography also touches upon David's early career as a stand-up comedian in New York City, where he was known for his unconventional stage presence, including walking off mid-set and confronting hecklers. It details his path to fame, noting he was voted "Least Likely to Accomplish Anything" in high school and held various odd jobs before achieving success.