Denise Brown (sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson) is working on a true-crime series for NBC News’ Peacock Productions. Brown and various experts will look into high-profile cases where the justice system has received questionable attention.
Melody Shafir, Peacock Productions vice president of development said in a statement, “Denise has experienced first-hand the complexities of the criminal justice system,” Shafir continued, “She testified on behalf of her sister during one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent history and will draw on that experience throughout the series, with a deep understanding of the impact the system can have on the victim’s family.”
Brown further added, “Peacock Productions’ expertise in the true-crime narrative and unscripted programming is unparalleled. I am excited to begin working with Peacock and tell the stories of lives that have forever been changed by the criminal justice system.”
Brown has spent years raising awareness for domestic violence to help prevent similar acts like those committed in June 1994 with the death of her sister. She is the currently the president of The Elite Speakers Bureau, which teaches people issues about safety, abuse, mental health, and other factors that may lead to domestic violence.
The activist has continuously worked to help pass laws and legislative improvements concerning domestic violence.
True-crime series have gained much popularity thanks to networks like Discovery ID, which primarily air real-life cases informing audiences about past violent events among individuals. Other contributing factors include the popularity of HBO’s The Jinx, Netflix’ Making a Murderer, and the recent FX series The People v. O.J. Simpson.