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Summary: This book clarifies everything about the O.J. Trial
Review: I was surprised that I was unable to put this book down. I like the way Mark Fuhrman writes - direct and to the point - the way the trial should have been. After the trial, I wondered how many innocent people are in jail because they couldn't afford a defense. Mark Fuhrman didn't go to jail for perjury, but he's in a different kind of prison because he "couldn't finance a defense". I started reading Darden's book but got bored half way through. I have no respect for Marcia Clark who was sucked in by the media hoopla and disorganized in her prosecution of this case, and I will NOT read her book. This book reads like a good detective story. I hope this isn't Mark's last book.
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Summary: What If?
Review: Whatever you think of Mark Furhman, after reading this book you will have no doubt of Simpson's guilt. You will also begin to wonder if Simpson would have even been prosecuted if Furhman and his partner, Brad Roberts had not shown up at the crime scene. While the technical evidence is interesting,the most revealing part of the book is how Furhman desribes the emotional and psychological toll the trial took on him and his family. Skeptics may believe Furhman's account of events are self serving or an attempt to illict pity. His accounts of isolation and his attempt to rebuild his life make one wonder if the "crime" fit the punishment. Unlike Simpson and the rest of the people involved in this case,Fuhrman has seemed to be the only one th accept any responsibility. "My personal and professional reputation is beyond repair. Few people seem to realize that I'm not the rogue cop they wanted me to be. I'll have to live with this my entire life. I think about it all of the time. I spend hours asking myself, what if...? " The reader may spend hours asking whose trial was this and why Mark Furhman was the only one who had to apologize
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Summary: Self serving and shallow
Review: I was disappointed and expected more after reading all the great reviews of this book. It was a quick one day reading that did not change my opinions about Fuhrman or OJ's guilt. This was just an ok book
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Summary: One of Best and Most Comprehensive Books on the Case
Review: This book is a must-read for anyone who followed the O.J. trial as a passionate observer. Det. Fuhrman is concise about details of his investigation, including finding a bloody fingerprint on the rear gate and a knife box in the bathroom. He also does not make excuses for his behavior or his use of the N-word. His work as a detective in the case was credible and if his information had been used, O.J. might have been convicted according to the overwhelming evidence that had been compiled and not bungled by the prosecution. Out of the dozens of O.J. books, this one is not bogged down by the legalese of the lawyers' books, it is a very readable page-turner. With apologies to Siskel & Ebert, this book is a definite THUMBS UP
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Summary: Fuhrman Deserves Media Apology
Review: As usual the biased media unleased a feeding frenzy on the one person who did his job and did it well. The Media should have focused on the Judge's wife - but I forgot, that would be politically incorrect. Geraldo and others got it right that OJ was guilty, but their usual anti-cop bias was pathetic. I've watched Fuhrman on Grodin, Geraldo, King, et al, and think he's far more interesting than most of the talking heads I see making the talk show rounds. He's certainly more credible than Marcia Clark - but then I forgot that old politically correct thing again. I am married female who watched the trial sick at heart to see what has happened to our legal (definitely not Justice) system. Many of my friends who have read this book are going to take another look at Gary Aldritch's book and the current military trials - maybe these guys are getting railroaded, too. Thanks to Regerny for having guts to publish this book
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Summary: The one book that puts the Simpson case together
Review: Of all the books on the O.J. trial, this one asks the best questions, and gives the most plausible insight into why and how this case was so mishandled. If you have time for only one book about the Simpson case, make it this one.
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Summary: This book is a clinical study of a flawed system.
Review: Mark Fuhrman's work should be required reading for anyone who is on a list of potential jurors. It would also help if the book were required reading in the nation's law schools, since it might (not likely, but possible) introduce an early dose of shame into would-be defense lawyers before they sally forth and destroy lives, reputations and allow murderers to go free. Mr. Fuhrman's crisp account is compelling. He is almost as facile at writing a true report than at working a crime scene
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Summary: Not worth the efford
Review: While I agree that O.J. was guilty and that Mark Fuhrman was treated unfairly at the trial, this is still a bad book--repetitive, superficial, egotistical, fraught with typos. Fuhrman needed a really good editor if he wanted his story told well. This is about a third of a book, padded just to fill the space
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Summary: It makes sense out of what happened in this whole mess
Review: Murder in Brentwood by Mark Fuhrman - Regency Publishing, Inc.; Eagle Publishing Co. - 1997 is a great book.
This book explains a lot of things I could not put my finger on during the trial, but I knew something was wrong.
It explains Judge Ito and the problems the prosecution had dealing with the real issues. It makes sense out of what happened in this whole mess.
I believe Johnnie Cohran is more despiciable than O.J.
I want to thank the publisher and Mark Fuhrman for the answers to a lot of otherwise unanswered questions.
--Char Galvi
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Summary: No BS book that is a must read
Review: I steadfastly avoided ALL media coverage regarding the OJ trial because I share the opinions of Mark Fuhrman and Daryl Gates about the media. For the most part they are biased and unreliable. At any rate, this book is an excellent no-nonsense account of what happened by one who knew the facts. Mark admits he made mistakes in his past (who hasn't?) and apologizes for them, but people being the way they are want blood and are not willing to forgive. Not that what he did doesn't matter - it just doesn't matter to the case. Also truly sad is the way the LAPD abandoned him and the pathetic way Marcia Clark buried him, not to mention the section about Margaret York's sworn statement. She should have been busted down from Captain for that.
I for one will not read any book written by Clark, Darden, Cochrane, Bailey or Schapiro. They are about as reliable as the media.
I too, want Mark to write other books about his experiences as an LAPD officer/detective. Go for it Mark!
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