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Oscar Pistorius's Murder Trial Begins
Track star Oscar Pistorius pleaded not guilty to the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, as his trial got underway this morning in Pretoria, South Africa....
Oscar Pistorius Indicted On Murder Charge
Double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius was indicted on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition on Monday in the death of Reeva Steenkamp, who was shot three times and killed this past Valentine's Day....
Murder Was the Case
Mark Seal goes inside the Oscar Pistorius murder trial for Vanity Fair:...
What Has Two Prosthetic Legs, A Murder Charge, And Is Back On The Track?
Despite this photo, the family of Oscar Pistorius says he's not yet back to formal training. ...
Oscar Pistorius Has His Bail Restrictions Eased, Can Leave Country
A South African judge has granted Oscar Pistorius's wish for relaxed bail conditions, ruling that Pistorius may now travel with police approval and can go back to living in the home in which he allegedly murdered his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. ...
Oscar Pistorius Is "On The Verge Of Suicide," Says Close Friend
It's been nearly a month since track star Oscar Pistorius was charged with premeditated murder for the grisly Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, 29, and if those in his inner circle are to believed, the stress is starting to take its toll on the Olympian....
Oscar Pistorius "Wants To Get On With His Life," May Ask For Relaxed Bail Conditions
On Friday, Oscar Pistorius was freed on bail as he awaits trial for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Though the magistrate did not judge him a flight risk, despite offshore bank accounts and access to a home in Italy, he was required to turn in his passport, and to check in regularly w...
Oscar Pistorius's Brother Facing Charges Of "Culpable Homicide"
Oscar Pistorius's brother, Carl, was charged with culpable homicide in 2010 (or 2008, according to the AP) stemming from a car accident south of Johannesburg, in Vanderbijlpark. The charge was initially dropped and then recently reinstated. The news comes just days after it was uncovered that lead i...
Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail, Free Until June
The fourth long and bizarre day of Oscar Pistorius's bail hearing was just as long and bizarre as the days preceding it, but at least it was climactic: Pistorius was granted bail, and will be a free man until his trial begins—his next court appearance is scheduled for June 4....
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Report: Pistorius Investigating Officer Hilton Botha Faces "Seven Counts Of Attempted Murder" [UPDATE]
According to South Africa's Eyewitness News, Hilton Botha, lead investigator in the Oscar Pistorius shooting, was allegedly involved in a drunken shooting incident with three other police officers in 2011. ...
A Strong Day For Oscar Pistorius's Defense, As Lead Investigator Struggles Under Cross-Examination
Today was the second day in Oscar Pistorius's bail hearing, and it started as a bit of a circus. Hundreds of media members and spectators were turned away from the courtroom (here's a 360-degree panorama that shows just how small it is), and a promised overflow room was not made ready—and some membe...
Reports: "Boxes And Boxes" Of Steroids Found In Oscar Pistorius's Home
This might seem ancillary, in the wake of Oscar Pistorius's transformation from "inspirational athlete" to "accused murderer," but the news that banned drugs were found in Pistorius's home may end up playing a major role in his trial—a line of argument by the prosecution or the defense....
Prosecutor: Oscar Pistorius Strapped On His Prosthetic Legs Before Shooting Reeva Steenkamp Through The Bathroom Door
The funeral of Reeva Steenkamp was held today at a private ceremony in Port Elizabeth, while 700 miles away, in a Pretoria court, Oscar Pistorius was charged with her murder. For the first time, Pistorius's lawyer officially offered up the defense he's going to use: that Pistorius mistook Steenkamp,...
Oscar Pistorius Won Male Track And Field Athlete Of The Year Award While In Police Custody
On Saturday the South African athletic association Athletics Gauteng North held its annual awards ceremony in the Manhattan Hotel in Pretoria. The event is described as "undoubtedly a highlight on the calendars of South Africa's top athletes."...
South African Paper Recreates Final Moments Of Reeva Steenkamp's Life In Bizarre Cartoon Strip
In an effort as bizarre as the story it is trying to illustrate, South Africa's City Press published a three panel cartoon strip with what is supposed to be a recreation of the scene at Oscar Pistorius's house the night he shot his girlfriend of four months....
A Text Message From A South African Rugby Player May Be At The Center Of The Pistorius Shooting
Over the weekend, we learned of a South African rugby player, Francois Hougaard, who may or may not have once dated the woman Oscar Pistorius shot and killed, Reeva Steenkamp. According to one report, Pistorius and Steenkamp were fighting over a text message from Hougaard early Thursday morning, sho...
Reports: A Bloodied Cricket Bat Was Found At Oscar Pistorius's Home And Reeva Steenkamp's Skull Was "Crushed"
South Africa's City Press is reporting that a bloodied cricket bat was found in Pistorius's home and that it may have been used against his girlfriend of four months, Reeva Steenkamp. Police are investigating several different scenarios involving the bat, including whether it was used against Steen...
Report: Oscar Pistorius Attempted To Revive Reeva Steenkamp, Who Was Sitting On The Bathroom Sink When Shot
South African newspaper Beeld has contacted sources close to the police investigation of Oscar Pistorius's shooting of Reeva Steenkamp and filled in a few details about that morning: First, police believe that Steenkamp was sitting "on the lavatory"—bathroom sink—when Pistorius shot her through the...
Media Somehow Find Way To Sell Boring Story Of World-Famous Olympian Charged With Murder
You had to feel bad for the editors of America when they heard that Oscar Pistorius was suspected of the murder of his girlfriend. I mean, sure, Pistorius is one of the most well-known athletes in the world, long held up as an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity. And sure, his involvement in a vi...
Reports: Police Were Called To Oscar Pistorius's House Hours Before The Shooting, Reeva Steenkamp Was Shot Through The Bathroom Door
Oscar Pistorius appeared in a crowded Pretoria courtroom today, barely a day after he was arrested for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, his girlfriend of four months. Steenkamp was found early Thursday morning in a puddle of blood, with four gunshot wounds to her head, chest, pelvis, and hand. A 9mm p...