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During the escrow period, on June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown
Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered at Ms. Brown Simpson’s
condominium in West Los Angeles. Simpson was arrested for these
murders shortly thereafter. Following the homicides and arrest,
the Brentwood Park neighborhood surrounding the Simpson property
became inundated with media personnel and equipment and with
individuals drawn by the area’s connection to the horrific
events. The media and looky-loos1 blocked streets, trespassed on
neighboring residential property, and flew overhead in
helicopters in their attempts to get close to the Simpson home.
Police were summoned to the area for purposes of controlling the
crowds, and barricades were installed at various Brentwood Park
intersections to restrict traffic. This police presence,
however, had little practical effect. Significant media and
public attention continued throughout 1994 and 1995. Although
Simpson was acquitted on October 4, 1995, civil proceedings in
1996 reignited public interest.
Petitioners closed escrow on June 29, 1994, purchasing the
residence on North Bristol Avenue for $2,849,000. Petitioners
1 As explained by petitioners’ counsel, “looky-loo” is a
term developed in Hollywood to describe individuals who gather at
places and events in hopes of glimpsing celebrities. The phrase
is apparently used in California to denote those who frequent a
location not because of its status as a conventional tourist
sight but because of its association with a famous or notorious
person. We adopt the terminology and spelling as used in
petitioners’ briefs and by the witnesses at trial.
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