Nicole Brown Simpson, the ex-wife of former NFL star O.J. Simpson, expressed profound fear of her former husband in the months leading up to her 1994 murder, according to a new book.

In the book, author and former friend of Nicole's, Faye Resnick, details conversations with Nicole where she allegedly stated she "would rather die" than return to O.J. Simpson. Resnick's account suggests Nicole was living in fear of her ex-husband's volatile temper and possessiveness.

Resnick, who shared a condominium with Nicole at the time of her death, claims Nicole confided in her about her deteriorating relationship with O.J. Simpson. These alleged conversations painted a picture of a woman desperately trying to escape an increasingly controlling and threatening situation.

The revelations come from Resnick's new book, which aims to offer a more intimate perspective on Nicole Brown Simpson's life and her final days. The book reportedly includes further details about Nicole's personal struggles and her attempts to build an independent life away from O.J.

O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman in 1995, a verdict that remains highly controversial. The subsequent civil trial found him liable for their deaths.

Resnick's book is expected to reignite discussions surrounding the case and the dynamics of Nicole and O.J. Simpson's relationship. The author's close proximity to Nicole during the period leading up to the murders lends a degree of credibility to her claims.

While the book focuses on Nicole's alleged fears, it does not present new evidence directly related to the criminal trial. Instead, it seeks to humanize Nicole Brown Simpson and shed light on her perspective, which was largely overshadowed by the intense media scrutiny of O.J. Simpson.

The publication of these accounts raises questions about the extent to which Nicole's fears were understood or addressed by those around her, and the potential implications for the ongoing public perception of the case.