London, 2012: Oscar Pistorius becomes one of the most famous people in the world ... After a hero’s return to South Africa he starts to date Reeva Steenkamp, a model fast on the rise ... On Valentine’s Day 2013 comes the news that shocks the world. Why Did Oscar Kill Our Daughter? Channel 5 2013
He applies to license six specialist firearms. ibid.
Those close to Reeva hear stories that suggest a more complex relationship. ibid.
Oscar Pistorius fired four shots through a toilet door with at least three bullets hitting Reeva sitting behind the door. ibid.
The case has divided opinion in South Africa. Pistorius Trial: The Key Questions, Channel 5 2013
1) Is it plausible Oscar didn't notice that Reeva wasn’t in bed? 2) Was Oscar on his stumps or wearing his prosthetic legs when he fired his weapon? 3) Was vital evidence altered after the shooting? 4) Were the couple arguing before the shooting? ibid.
Even if the witnesses had been three hundred metres away could they have heard anything? ibid.
This failure to check for Reeva has already been raised in court. ibid.
The trial of Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympian charged with murder, will have a dedicated 24-hour television channel in South Africa, the country’s top cable provider has said, promising ‘round-the-clock’ coverage of one of the blockbuster stories of the year.
MultiChoice said the temporary ‘pop-up’ channel will launch on 2 March, the day before the Pistorius goes on trial in a high court in Pretoria, for killing his girlfriend in his home on Valentine’s Day last year. The Guardian online article 29th January 2014
The Paralympian’s world began to unravel Valentine’s Day 2013. Pistorius: The Full Story, Sky 2014
She painted a picture of a selfish, jealous and tantrum-prone boyfriend. ibid.
Pistorius had several firearms on order. ibid.
And then the wheel turned. Four gunshots in the heat of the African night would change Oscar's destiny for ever. Oscar Pistorius: Burden of Truth, CI 2014
Two further gun-related charges alleging that Oscar recklessly fired a gun in public. ibid.
Too scared to put on the lights, he says he didn’t put on his prosthetic legs but walked on his stumps towards the noise. Oscar Pistorius: The Truth, BBC 2014
Detectives were immediately suspicious of Oscar’s story. There was blood in the bedroom and damage to bathroom tiles. It looked like there had been a fight. Reeva’s bag was packed. ibid.
‘All of a sudden I hear a noise in the toilets. And before I knew it I had fired four shots.’ Oscar Pistorius: The Interview, ITV 2016
The original conviction for culpable homicide was overturned. He will now be sentenced for murder. ibid.
‘He has to pay for it.’ ibid. father’s evidence at re-sentencing
‘I can smell the blood. I can feel the warmness of it on my hands.’ ibid.
Oscar Pistorius is known to the world as the Blade Runner, a double amputee who rose up to become a paralympic gold medalist. He seems to have it all: money, fame and a beautiful model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But he also has a dark side: a violent temper and an intense fascination with guns. The Killer Olympian: Oscar Pistorius, Channel 5 2017
Oscar Pistorius becomes Rich and Acquitted. ibid.
‘He was treated differently from the very beginning.’ ibid. Martin Hood, firearms expert
Was it a terrible mistake or cold-blooded murder? ibid.
Officers mishandle crucial crime-scene evidence. ibid.
Witnesses testify that they heard arguing and screams from a female prior to shots being fired. ibid.
Many people question the motive for the outcome. ibid.
In prison Oscar receives special privileges. ibid.
What was labelled the trial of the century: Olympic and Paralympic icon Oscar Pistorius accused of deliberately murdering his girlfriend – the model and TV reality star Reeva Steenkamp. The man who had everything except self control. The man who almost got away with murder. Faking It: Tears of a Crime s2e4: Oscar Pistorius
An overwhelming amount of implausibilities, impossibilities and things that just don’t make sense. ibid. Kerry
The perfect couple’s relationship was volatile from the start. ibid.
‘You do everything to throw tantrums in front of people. I have been upset by you for two days now … I’m scared of you sometimes and how you snap at me and of how you will react to me’, ibid. Reeva’s text
Dramatic mood changes, an explosive temper and a fascination with guns. ibid.
Pistorius had fired a loaded gun in a crowded restaurant. No-one was hurt. ibid.
Are you telling me that he didn’t know that Reeva wasn’t asleep in that bed? … I think she took her phone because she was afraid of her safety. ibid. Kerry
Pistorius pleaded that it was a tragic accident and would weep, wail and pray when details of Reeva’s injuries was heard. ibid.
The verdict would be the most divisive of all. ibid.
Oscar Pistorius is known to the world as the Blade Runner … He also has a dark side: plagued by assault allegations, an intense fascination with guns, and what many describe as a violent temper … Oscar shoots and kills his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Rich and Acquitted s1e4: Oscar Pistorius
‘He was treated differently from the very beginning.’ ibid.
Most South Africans would fester in jail. ibid.
The best and most expensive South Africa has to offer. ibid.
14 February 2013 Pretoria, South Africa 4:15 a.m.: I walked into this horror movie. Storyville: The Life & Trials of Oscar Pistorius I, Oscar’s uncle, BBC 2020
Reeva was dead. He was covered in blood from carrying her down the steps. He kept crying out and crying out her name … complete disbelief; he was in shock … just weeping … They took him into the garage away from that. ibid. rozzer
I can confirm that there has previously been incidents at the home of Oscar Pistorius … allegations of a domestic nature. ibid. (inaccurate) rozzer to press 14 February 2020
Paralympics, Athens, Greece, 2004 200m: 21.97. ibid.
Golden Boy Loses Shine. ibid. Soweto newsboard
Police Pursue Steroids Theory in Oscar Case. ibid.
They should have done a blood-alcohol because there was heavy drinking going on. ibid. expert, news report
I come to the conclusion that the accused has made out a case to be released on bail. ibid. judge, bail hearing