Former Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective Mark Fuhrman, a central and controversial figure in the OJ Simpson murder trial, has died at the age of 74, according to officials in Idaho. His death, confirmed by the Kootenai County Coroner's Office, occurred on May 12. The cause of death has not yet been publicly released.
Fuhrman's passing reopens public interest in the decades-old case that defined his career and reshaped discussions around policing, race, and courtroom credibility in the United States.
