Forensic Expert Henry Lee, O.J. Trial Witness, Dies at 87

Dr. Henry Lee, a prominent forensic scientist who testified for O.J. Simpson’s defense during the 1995 double-murder trial, has died at 87. He passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada. Lee’s courtroom testimony and analysis are widely remembered; many credit his work with helping the defense cast doubt that contributed to Simpson’s acquittal. Over a career spanning decades, he led and consulted on numerous high-profile forensic investigations and became a familiar figure in the field.