The parents of Ronald Goldman said news of O.J. Simpson's death has caused them to experience "shock" and a "mixed bag of emotions" as they try to process the sudden passing of their son's suspected killer.
Simpson died from cancer Wednesday, according to his family. He was 76.
The former NFL star has long been accused of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, 25-year-old Ronald, at her Los Angeles home in 1994. Simpson was ultimately acquitted in their slayings.
As Goldman's parents, Kim and Fred, continue to process the news of Simpson's death, they told Headlines & Global News they need "time to collect our thoughts."
"The news of Ron's killer passing away is a mixed bag of complicated emotions and reminds us that the journey through grief is not linear," the couple told HNGN in a statement.
"For three decades, we tirelessly pursued justice for Ron and Nicole, and despite a civil judgment and his confession in If I Did It, the hope for true accountability has ended."
"We will continue to advocate for the rights of all victims and survivors, ensuring our voices are heard both within and beyond the courtroom. And despite his death, the mission continues; there's always more to be done. Thank you for keeping our family, and most importantly Ron, in your hearts for the last 30 years," the Goldmans said.
In 1997, a civil jury found Simpson liable for Goldman's wrongful death and awarded his parents $33.5 million in damages.
Then in 2017, Simpson was convicted of felony kidnapping and armed robbery in a separate case in Las Vegas and sentenced to 33 years in prison.
