28 years ago today: The O.J. Simpson police chase that captivated L.A. and the nation

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28 years ago today: The O.J. Simpson police chase that captivated L.A. and the nation
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Friday is the 28th anniversary of the infamous slow-speed chase that fascinated California and the nation.

Twenty-eight years ago, on a Friday just like today, a police pursuit began that would captivate the nation. O.J. Simpson tried to evade police and flee from a San Fernando Valley home. The trek kickstarted a two-hour slow-speed chase that paralyzed businesses and left West Hollywood's Sunset Strip deserted as residents scrambled to the nearest TV to watch as Simpson's every move was chronicled live.

How the O.J. Simpson white Bronco case unfolded But as the hours ticked by, the Los Angeles Police Department grew impatient and headed to the home where Simpson was staying. They discovered Simpson had slipped away — but he was not alone. By his side was longtime friend and teammate Al Cowlings, who, according to friends, 'followed O.J. like his shadow.' The pair hopped into Cowling's white Ford Bronco and headed south to Orange County.

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