Oscar Pistorius
After being acquitted of "premeditated murder"
athlete Oscar Pistorius has been found guilty of manslaughter in the
shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The beautiful model
and reality star was shot dead by Pistorius in his home. Pistorius
stated he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder. Prosecutors in his
native South Africa are of the belief, the couple had a fight,
Steenkamp fled to the bathroom and Pistorius in a rage shot her to
death through the door.
Reeva Steenkamp
South African judge, Thokozile Masipa, ruled
Pistorius shooting Steenkamp four times would cause anyone to
believe death could result from discharging a firearm multiple
times. Other items have created pause among the public. Why would
Steenkamp have locked herself in the bathroom, putting the lock on,
if she was not afraid of being attacked. Secondly, why did Pistorius
wait so long to call for help. The life drained out of Steenkamp
while Pistorius waited so long after shooting her to call an
ambulance. It gives a certain impression.
Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius
Pistorius, who cried uncontrollably in court, is
currently free on bail in South Africa and must return to the court
next month to be sentenced regarding his manslaughter conviction.
Pistorius faces up to 15-years in prison on the manslaughter
conviction.
