Mark Fuhrman

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Mark Fuhrman
Fuhrman in 2008
Born (1952-02-05) February 5, 1952 (age 72)
Police career
Current statusRetired
DepartmentLos Angeles Police Department
CountryUnited States
Years of service1975–1995
Rank
  • Officer (1975–1989)
  • Detective (1989–1995)
Other work
  • Author
  • Radio host

Mark Fuhrman (born February 5, 1952) is a former detective of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He is known for his part in the investigation of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in the O. J. Simpson murder case. Fuhrman was known to have used a racist slurs toward African Americans during the early 1980s. These tapes were used during the Simpson trial.

References[change | change source]

  1. Butterfield, Fox (March 2, 1996). "Behind the Badge: A Special Report". The New York Times.