Who was Ron Goldman? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Ronald Lyle Goldman

Died At Age: 25

Family:

father: Fred Goldman

mother: Sharon Rufo

siblings: Brian Glass, Kim Goldman

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Height: 1.75 m

Died on: June 12, 1994

place of death: os Angeles, California, United StatesA

City: Chicago, Illinois

Cause of Death: Murdered

Notable Alumni: Los Angeles Pierce College

U.S. State: Illinois

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education: Illinois State University, Los Angeles Pierce College

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Was Ron Goldman married?

No, Ron Goldman was not married at the time of his death.
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What was Ron Goldman's occupation?

Ron Goldman worked as a waiter and model.
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Did Ron Goldman have any children?

No, Ron Goldman did not have any children.
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Where is Ron Goldman buried?

Ron Goldman is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California.
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What was Ron Goldman's involvement in the O.J. Simpson case?

Ron Goldman was a friend of Nicole Brown Simpson and was tragically murdered alongside her in 1994.

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Childhood & Early Life

Ronald Lyle Goldman was born on July 2, 1968, in Cook County, Illinois, US, to Sharon Rufo and Fred Goldman. His parents divorced when he was 6 years old, and this left a deep impact on his life. He was initially raised by his mother but later lived with Fred and his younger sister, Kim, in Buffalo Grove, near Chicago.

His father later married a woman named Patti Glass, who had three children from her previous marriage. With time, the distance between Ron and his family grew significantly, and he started living independently.

He was raised in the Jewish faith, according to his father’s wishes. He attended the ‘Twin Groves Junior High School’ and the ‘Adlai Stevenson High School’ in Lincolnshire. He graduated from high school in 1986 and joined the ‘Illinois State University’ to pursue a degree in psychology. During his school and college days, he was involved in social work. He volunteered as a camp counsellor and helped in the rehabilitation of disabled children. He was also good at soccer and tennis and played for his school team.

He moved to southern California with his family at the age of 18 and had to give up his degree after the first semester. He started living on his own after relocating to California and worked as an employment head-hunter and tennis instructor to support himself. He took up a number of jobs as a waiter and did some modeling assignments to make extra money.

Ron Goldman soon started attending the ‘Pierce College’ to complete his unfinished degree. He spent his spare time either by surfing or by playing beach volleyball with friends from the neighborhood. He also grew fond of nightlife and working out at the gym to build his body.

He got himself an ‘Emergency Medical Technician’s license, but decided not to work as a technician, as he found the work schedule too time-consuming to fit into his routine with other activities. He later discovered that he was color blind, which made it difficult for him to work as a medical technician.

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Career

Goldman wished to open a bar and restaurant in Brentwood, which he planned to characterize by the ancient Egyptian symbol of life called the “ankh.” He even had a tattoo of the figure on his body. In order to gain experience in managing a restaurant, he worked as a waiter in various bars and restaurants in the neighborhood.

He even worked as a promoter at a Century City dance club, known as ‘Tripps,’ and at the club ‘Renaissance’ with his friends. He was a popular figure who got along well with both his peers and his customers. His employers thought he had the ideal temperament for the restaurant business.

He was good-looking and had aspirations of becoming an actor. He spent a lot of time at the gym to tone up his body and improve his physique. He even appeared on the reality show ‘Studs’ in 1992, where he gave a reasonable account of himself. However, he was yet to make it big in the entertainment industry.

Goldman was just 25 years old when his life came to an abrupt end. What followed was one of the most high-profile and talked-about trials in the history of the American judiciary.

Personal Life

Ron Goldman met former ‘NFL’ footballer OJ Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown, in April 1994. Although she was more than 10 years older than him, they became good friends.

He borrowed her white ‘Ferrari’ car occasionally and was taken into custody for driving with a suspended licence.

On the night of June 12, 1994, Goldman was working as a waiter at the ‘Mezzaluna Trattoria’ restaurant, when Nicole called him and told him that her mother had accidently left her sunglasses at the restaurant. Goldman searched for the glasses and found them in a drain outside the restaurant. He assumed that the glasses must have fallen as her mother was getting into the car and decided to return them to Nicole.

He left the restaurant in his uniform and stopped at his apartment before going to Nicole’s house. He had plans to go out with his friend that night but never made it. What happened at Nicole’s house is not known, but he, along and Nicole, were found stabbed to death on the walkway leading to her house.

It is believed that he was an eyewitness to the murder of Nicole Brown, who was stabbed as he arrived at the condominium where she lived. It is assumed that he tried to protect her and got stabbed by her killer in the bargain.

His body was laid to rest at the ‘Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park’ in Westlake Village, California. His family established the ‘Ron Goldman Foundation for Justice’ after his death.

Facts About Ron Goldman

Ron Goldman was an avid animal lover and volunteered at a local animal shelter in his spare time.

He had a passion for fitness and enjoyed participating in various sports and physical activities.

Ron Goldman was known for his sense of humor and would often lighten the mood with his jokes and playful personality.

He was a talented artist and enjoyed painting and drawing as a way to express himself creatively.

Ron Goldman had a close-knit group of friends who described him as loyal, caring, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Ron Goldman Biography

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