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O.J.'s MOON : Untold True Stories from the Other Side
A few years ago, Brian Wedemeyer, an elementary school principal in rural Arizona, is watching a documentary about the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman when a question suddenly pops into his head. He expects to get a quick answer on his cell phone, but it is nowhere to be found. A former journalist, Wedemeyer does not give up. However, as he painstakingly searches through court transcripts from both criminal and civil trials, he uncovers some unbelievable stories on the other side of O.J.'s MOON. These stories are unknown to most followers of the biggest murder case in America's history because public attention is often fixated on the bright side of the moon -- whether or not O.J. did it. You know, the usual ... gloves, DNA, 911 calls and Mark Fuhrman. However, as Wedemeyer will soon learn, there is plenty more to talk about on the flip side of the "Mezzaluna," which stands for crescent moon in Italian.
Wedemeyer is the only person outside of law enforcement to interview Tom Lang, Nicole's neighbor from down the street. Prior to his death in 2021, legendary attorney F. Lee Bailey describes Lang as the "most compelling witness" of the O.J. Simpson murder trial -- but, for some reason, never takes the stand. Lang, a highly successful general contractor tasked with helping rebuild Los Angeles after an earthquake, is a very credible witness who was standing on the corner of Bundy Drive and Dorothy Street just minutes before the murders take place. In this book, Lang reveals, first-hand, exactly what he saw that night, and what does not happen afterward.
Wedemeyer also goes beyond one of many conspiracy theories to figure out exactly what happened to Michael Nigg, a former Mezzaluna waiter who knew Goldman and even hooked him up with a job at the restaurant. Nigg, who left Mezzaluna for a job at a popular Beverly Hills nightclub, is shot to death by thieves on Sept. 8, 1995 while on a date with his girlfriend. Michael's case receives very little media attention over the years and remains unsolved to this day. Wedemeyer is hoping somebody out there knows something, and that justice for Michael will eventually prevail.
This is not a book about O.J.'s guilt or innocence, although some of its details might sway your opinion one way or another. Instead, follow Wedemeyer in his primitive spaceship to the flip side of the O.J. moon, where some very intriguing stories are just now becoming unearthed.
Wedemeyer is the only person outside of law enforcement to interview Tom Lang, Nicole's neighbor from down the street. Prior to his death in 2021, legendary attorney F. Lee Bailey describes Lang as the "most compelling witness" of the O.J. Simpson murder trial -- but, for some reason, never takes the stand. Lang, a highly successful general contractor tasked with helping rebuild Los Angeles after an earthquake, is a very credible witness who was standing on the corner of Bundy Drive and Dorothy Street just minutes before the murders take place. In this book, Lang reveals, first-hand, exactly what he saw that night, and what does not happen afterward.
Wedemeyer also goes beyond one of many conspiracy theories to figure out exactly what happened to Michael Nigg, a former Mezzaluna waiter who knew Goldman and even hooked him up with a job at the restaurant. Nigg, who left Mezzaluna for a job at a popular Beverly Hills nightclub, is shot to death by thieves on Sept. 8, 1995 while on a date with his girlfriend. Michael's case receives very little media attention over the years and remains unsolved to this day. Wedemeyer is hoping somebody out there knows something, and that justice for Michael will eventually prevail.
This is not a book about O.J.'s guilt or innocence, although some of its details might sway your opinion one way or another. Instead, follow Wedemeyer in his primitive spaceship to the flip side of the O.J. moon, where some very intriguing stories are just now becoming unearthed.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2024
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July 2, 2024
The Rabbit Hole
I enjoyed this book immensely. It took me to many places I have never been to. The capsulized information regarding “the trial” is a testament to the importance of following the facts and being brave enough to embrace them. I named the headline of the review “the rabbit hole” because my wife who indulges me with my thoughts and opinions on this subject is a great example of why she is my wife and my friend. Thank B.T. for the read and our conversations.
I enjoyed this book immensely. It took me to many places I have never been to. The capsulized information regarding “the trial” is a testament to the importance of following the facts and being brave enough to embrace them. I named the headline of the review “the rabbit hole” because my wife who indulges me with my thoughts and opinions on this subject is a great example of why she is my wife and my friend. Thank B.T. for the read and our conversations.
December 20, 2024
Fun and quirky
This book takes an interesting look at the murders that OJ Simpson committed and brings in some peripheral stories that are loosely related and others that are closely related to them. I thought I knew everything about this story but I learned a couple interesting things.
This book takes an interesting look at the murders that OJ Simpson committed and brings in some peripheral stories that are loosely related and others that are closely related to them. I thought I knew everything about this story but I learned a couple interesting things.
September 16, 2024
Now, the rest of the story
A tale with many layers that keeps the pages turning. For a first time author, strong stay to a second career.
A tale with many layers that keeps the pages turning. For a first time author, strong stay to a second career.
January 23, 2025
Another point of view
O.J Simpson has been overdone. You either believe he did it or he didn’t. This book falls into the category that he did it. It offers proof that the timeline was messed up, but it still ends up in the camp that O.J. Did it.
O.J Simpson has been overdone. You either believe he did it or he didn’t. This book falls into the category that he did it. It offers proof that the timeline was messed up, but it still ends up in the camp that O.J. Did it.
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