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The Frame of the Century?

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To buy the conclusions in this book you have to believe that ex-LA cop Ron Shipp is some kind of combination of James Bond, Mr. Wizard, and Professor Moriarity. Whipping up fake blood genetically identical to OJ's at home in order to plant false evidence? I ask you.

Plus in order to bring off the trick he'd have to own a working crystal ball and a Ouija board, to know before it happened that OJ would cut his finger the next morning, to know that OJ wouldn't have an iron-clad alibi at the moment itself, to arrange the hundreds of random events that surround any place and time.

Here's a scenario that takes into account all the fact that Schulman uses, but doesn't toss away Occam's razor:

OJ kills Nichole and Ron. He cuts his finger, drips blood, is late for his limo, the whole thing. From the airport he calls his good friend Ron, under the theory that "Friends help you move; good friends help you move bodies." He makes his "I dreamed I did something bad to Nichole" comment.

Ron, though, isn't _that_ good a friend. The farthest he's willing to go is promising that he won't tell anyone about this phone call. He drives by Nichole's house, and his worst fears are realized: there are bodies lying on the ground. He's not going to call the cops himself; he's that good a friend, and he doesn't need the hassle. But he doesn't know about the trail of blood, either. Having been a cop himself, he doesn't have a lot of confidence in their finding evidence. So he picks up one of two gloves he finds on scene, drives over to OJ's house, and throws the glove over the fence.

Next morning, he calls OJ's house, and the cops pick up the phone. He's satisfied that they'll get the murderer. Later, he lies about when he first learned of Nichole's murder.

Okay, that covers all the points Schulman raises, and doesn't require ESP, phenominal luck, and skills beyond the ability mortal man to carry off.

And know what? It still leaves OJ guilty, despite Schulman's wishful thinking.

Schulman is good fiction writer and, in this book, an uneven logician. It's bad if he believes his thesis...perhaps even worse if he's playing devil's advocate at this length just as an exercise in contrarianism. A woman was murdered and many of the friends and family of the murder victim are still around.

The book was an okay read but you really had to stretch your imagination. I believe some of the facts Mr Shulman dug up are more than coincidence, but I just don't buy it. If you've read all the other books for thier point of view, this is probably worth a read.

It appears Americans are never going to finish hearing about O.J. Simpson beating a murder rap. I just read the new segment " The Frame Of the Century" and I love it. The book clearly shows the American public that the quote "if it quacks like a duck, looks like a duck, it must be a duck, does not hold any merit in this case. I hope that the American public demands further inquiry into this matter. This book gets 10 stars!

Mr. Shuman's theory was interesting, but a bit hard to swallow. Without any solid facts to back it up its just more hype. What he took 300 pages to write he could have said in 10. Most of the book was about patting hiself on the back for being such a smart guy.

I have steadfastly maintained my opinion that OJ Simpson not only was exonerated of the charges against him in the criminal trial, but that he DID NOT COMMIT THE MURDERS. It seems that,in spite of a "not guilty" ruling by the jury, the vast majority of our public still thinks OJ is guilty. Most of the many books written about the case descend on Simpson like vultures on a carcass. About the only prominent voice that I have heard supporting Simpson has been F.Lee Bailey, who is outspoken about OJ's innocence, and vows that the real murderer will be found.

Now, at long last, we have a book that opens the door to the truth. Neil Schulman has written a fascinating ,cogent,and carefully detailed book based on the premise: "If not Simpson, then who?" Schulman sets up the stage with a simple question: Assuming someone other than OJ committed the murders, and framed OJ in the process, what qualifications and skills would that person have to possess in order to succeed? His list of these qualities and skills is complete and convincing.

It is Schulman's belief that, given OJ's acquittal, the case is still open, and the LA Police Department should continue its search for the killer(s). In identifying a person who matches all the criteria mentioned above, Schulman is very careful to say that it is not his place to make accusations, but only to provide plausible evidence for the police to pursue. To be fair to the man he identifies as a potential suspect,Schulman delivered to him and his lawyer copies of his unpublished manuscript, saying that if they would provide evidence which refutes his conclusions, he would not publish the book. He got no response.

No matter what position you take on the guilt or innocence of Simpson, you should read this book to get a convincing new perspective on the case.

I am a wife of one of the previous reviewers who posted his review of this book. Since that night when two people were killed in Brentwood, Ca. when OJ Simpson was accused of murder, I along with the majority of Americans was convinced he was guilty as sin. For the past several years my husband constantly nagged me to consider alternate theories and try to be objective and not blinded to believe everything you see on TV or the newspapers. I NEVER swayed from my guilty opinion. I just had a gut feeling he was a murder. I thought my husband was over his OJ obsession until he asked me to read this book. To appease him, I agreed to read the book with an open mind. To my surprise, I now have a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT OPINION . OJ Simpson in all probability did not murder anybody! This book clearly convinced me at the very least more investigation is needed. I plan to send this book to the L.A. Police Dept. and the District Attorney Just to advise them that the theory presented in this book has merit. I would encourage that the Grand Jury be advised of this theory. For once, I can say my husband was correct. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the "OJ drama"!

I admit it, I'm an O.J. Simpson fanatic. I followed every moment of the both trials, and I have read nearly every book printed on the case. I became an expect on the trial, so I thought. Mr. Schulman reconfirmed many of my hypothetical theories, I've believed to be true. He also showed me many elements, of his theory that would convince any open-minded person that O.J. got framed. This framing is not stemming from race or any form of bigotry, nor did the Los Angles, Police Dept. had anything to do with it. At the very least, we owe it to Nicole Simpson & Ron Brown to research the speculations printed in this book. It is obvious, Mr. Schulman did his homework before allowing this book to be published with no intentions to look for a large amount of $$. I feel, if Mr. Schulman is correct he deserves a Pulitzer. If the O.J. case intrigues you will LOVE THIS BOOK. If you read this book, please keep an open mind to his writings before casting an opinion. A vindication will be in order

I reckon I have read nearly every book written on Simpson and in my humble opinion this is the worst ever.....based on no foundation whatsoever...its that bad...the author has one theory and he will not change that opinion....even Simpson totally ignores the author and his theory which shows how bad the book is!!!1 I feel so cross that I wasted money on such a totally biased book based on the totally, unfounded opinion of an author who pretends to be famous. He comes up with no evidence to support his stupid, totally unfounded statements to try and become a serious, investigative author...he fails totally....do NOT buy...a total waste of money and your time

I became interested in the "real true" story since the begining when OJ was charged with murdering two people. The evidence that was presented in the trial was so overwhelming that I belived he was guilty. I have read most of the books about the case and I have since changed my opinion. I am convinced the theory painted in Mr. Shulman's book has feasable answers that explains that OJ was framed. If the proper authorities really want JUSTICE they will investigate and if possible arrest the real killer. The whole world will owe OJ an apology.