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May 6, 2014 · Three of Oscar Pistorius' nearest neighbours said they heard a man crying loudly on the night the athlete shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. They also said they did not hear a woman...
Aug 8, 2014 · Murder-accused Oscar Pistorius's lawyer on Friday continued to focus on evidence given by State witnesses during the trial. FILE PICTURE: Defence lawyer Barry Roux looks on during the murder trial ...
The court overturned the verdict of the trial court on 3 December 2015, entering a conviction of murder, finding that the lower court did not correctly apply the rule of dolus eventualis, and also that Pistorius did not fear his own life was in danger. The decision by the five judges was unanimous.
One of Oscar Pistorius' next-door neighbors testified Monday that he heard a man desperately crying on the night the Olympian killed his girlfriend. Michael Nhlengetha – who was called by the...
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- The screams. The dramatic tone of the trial was set by the first witness to give evidence in the trial, Michelle Burger, who lived on a nearby estate. Photo: Police at Oscar Pistorius' home after Reeva Steenkamp's death.
- The mobile phone. During the trial, the prosecution asserted that Steenkamp had fled to the toilet following a violent row with Pistorius. Photo: A mourner carries a booklet from the memorial service of Reeva Steenkamp.
- The toilet door. There were four bullet holes in the bathroom door showing clearly where Pistorius fired his weapon. Photo: Damage to the bathroom door was a source of debate for defence and prosecution throughout the trial.
- The guns. Pistorius had a passion for firearms and knew how to handle them — but what has been far less clear is his ability to take a sensible course of action with a weapon in hand.
Apr 16, 2014 · South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is standing trial accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model and law graduate, at his home in Pretoria on 14 February 2013.
Aug 8, 2014 · AP. Barry Roux tore into testimony given by some of Oscar Pistorius' neighbours during his rebuttal of the prosecution's case. The Stipps couple said they heard a woman's screams shortly...
