In 1994, four detectives began the first in a series of unwarranted actions that would become one of the most controversial decisions in the history of murder investigations. Their choices would ultimately have a major impact on their case and future cases relating to the same issues. On the night of June 12th, 1994, the bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson and an unknown male were revealed to have been brutally murdered outside a condominium on 875 South Bundy Drive. Following this discovery, detectives on the scene found an array of miscellaneous items located near bodies. While the investigation continued, it was decided that they should try to contact O.J. Simpson, the husband of Nicole Brown Simpson, even though he was not the main suspect at the time. After a short drive over to O.J. Simpson’s house the detectives found a Bronco parked outside the residence which was confirmed to be owned by the Hertz Corporation, a company using O.J. Simpson as a spokesperson. A brief glance at the car’s interior and exterior revealed what appeared to look like blood patterns near the driver’s door handle. It was at this point that the detectives decided to search the residence, even though they didn’t have a warrant.
When discussing the actions taken during this investigation by those four detectives, the fourth amendment is one of the most discussed topics because of its relevance to their decisions. Probable cause plays an important role in this issue because of the way the detectives used it to justify their investigation. The definition of a probable cause is “A reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime.” Although the detectives had a justifiable reason to contact Mr. Simpson, at the time he was not considered to be major suspect in their investigation. Therefore, their actions do not fall under the pretenses of a “Probable Cause”. Because of this, Mr. Simpson’s