Yesterday it was reported that Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee “Blade Runner” who inspired the world by competing as a sprinter in the London Olympics was arrested for shooting and killing his 29 year old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
It was first thought that he mistook her for an intruder, but now they are saying it was premeditated murder. SMH.
Check out the report after the jump…
According to ESPN:
Oscar Pistorius held his head in his hands and wept openly in court Friday as prosecutors said they would pursue a charge of premeditated murder against the Paralympic superstar.
Pistorius was formally charged at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court with one count of murder for the slaying of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model and budding reality TV show contestant. The 30-year-old was shot multiple times and died at Pistorius’ upmarket home early Thursday morning.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said Friday in court it was premeditated murder, indicating the prosecution would file that more serious charge, upgraded from murder.
The double-amputee athlete’s arrest and murder charge already had left South Africa stunned after Steenkamp’s death on Valentine’s Day at Pistorius’ house in a gated community in an eastern suburb of South Africa’s capital, Pretoria.
Following the hearing, Pistorius’ family and his London management company issued a statement calling into question the criminal charge the 26-year-old athlete faces.
“The alleged murder is disputed in the strongest terms,” the statement read. The statement did not elaborate.
The statement also said Pistorius wanted to “send his deepest sympathies to the family of Reeva.”
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