Kim Kardashian attempted to buy back a precious item from her late father, Robert Kardashian, from the Estate of OJ Simpson. The item was Robert's Bible, which he gifted to the former NFL player one day after his arrest for murder in 1994. Kim's offer for the book was $15,000, but the Estate turned her down.
Kardashian was a member of Simpson's Dream Team in his infamous 1995 murder trial. Others included Johnnie Cochran, Robert Shapiro, Alan Dershowitz, and F. Lee Bailey. Although Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, Kardashian had heavy doubts regarding his innocence.
TMZ was the first outlet to report the news on March 13th. According to the piece, Kim's team contacted the gentleman in charge of the Simpson Estate, Malcolm LaVergne, to see if the reality star could purchase the Bible. LaVergne refused the offer because the Bible was part of an extensive online auction that would help pay off debts the Estate had accrued from the 1997 civil suit raised by the families of Brown and Goldman. The jury favored the families and found Simpaon responsible for Brown and Goldman's deaths
Granting Kim's offer would have brought a lawsuit against LaVergne from the auction house, Goldin, but he told her team that she could bid on the Bible if she desired to. As of this writing, the Bible's bidding is currently at $17,800 on the Goldin site. The holy text has Robert Kardashian's name printed in gold, and he inscribed a personal message to Simpson.
It read as the following:
"O.J.
This book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book everyday. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you."
It was dated "June 18th, 1994" and simply signed "Robert."
Why Kim Kardashian should have Robert Kardashian's Bible
Kim and her father have always had a close relationship, and she took to his death in 2003 very hard. Having his Bible back would be like getting back a physical piece of Robert. She could use the memento to pass down to her children and educate them more about their grandfather.
The late patriarch was also a devout Christian, with Kim inheriting his faith and desire to attend law school. Robert would've handed the Bible to one of his kids, if he didn't give it to Simpson, but at the time, he was trying to help his longtime friend, not knowing the trial's outcome.
The auction is a setback for Kim, but we wouldn't be surprised if she was the one making the bids. Money is no object when it comes to something she truly wants, and the Bible is a perfect example.