OSCAR Pistorius, who last summer became the first double leg amputee to compete in the Olympics, is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of his model girlfriend after a Valentine's Day shooting at his home.
OSCAR Pistorius, who last summer became the first double leg amputee to compete in the Olympics, is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of his model girlfriend after a Valentine's Day shooting at his home.
SUSPECT: Oscar Pistorius with Reeva Steenkamp and, left, outside police station yesterday.
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The 26-year-old South African sports hero has been charged following the discovery of Reeva Steenkamp's body at his mansion in the gated Silver Woods development in Pretoria.
A 9mm pistol was also found at the scene. DNA and other tests delayed his scheduled first court appearance yesterday.
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