Being O.J. Simpson’s eldest daughter means Arnelle is the most recognized
Arnelle’s financial responsibilities were just the beginning of a long list of responsibilities that followed Nicole Brown’s death and all of her father’s legal problems. Because she was O.J.’s oldest child, she was typically the one most recognized when she left the house and was regularly in the news. Arnelle was also in charge of most of the family’s affairs, a position she had never sought for. Eventually, she tried her hand at a variety of jobs, including working as a fashion producer and rapper. Unfortunately, the burden of being in the spotlight and living in her father’s shadow was too much for her to bear.
Caring for the family didn’t give Arnelle time to grieve
Being the oldest child also meant that Arnelle Simpson was in responsible of caring for her younger siblings. Although the families tried to be there for the children throughout the years, it appears that Arnelle spent much of her younger adult years caring for the family. It soon became too much to bear. Arnelle’s concern for the rest of her family is alleged to have prevented her from adequately grieving what transpired. After all, Nicole Brown was once her stepmother. She also had to deal with all of the allegations and speculations regarding O.J. Simpson’s culpability. This was exacerbated when he was charged in 2008.