Oscar Pistorius

[nevynreally]

I'm surprised there's no thread already about this. Is it because it's not an Australian case?

[moonlyte]

Here is his testimony: http://www.news.com.au/world/read-oscar-pistoriuss-full-account-of-what-happened-the-night-reeva-steenkamp-was-shot-dead/story-fndir2ev-1226581625792

It starts at section 16.4.

Based on that, I'd say this guy is going to jail.

[moonlyte]

He is either incredibly stupid/irrational, or lying his ass off. Either way, I have no doubt that he is guilty of either wilful murder, or manslaughter.

[givemeaspell]

apparently the police had been involved with them before due to domestic violence.  She was only going out with him since November, why on earth would you put up with that?  Poor girl was sitting on the toilet, 4 shots he fired, then rang his sister, his bf and his father before the police?  Even if it was a prowler don't think he is allowed to kill them?

[mainecoon1]

givemeaspell I think if someone brakes into your house you can kill them in self defence in South Africa.

It is a country that is full of crime, the rape and murder of that young girl a couple of weeks ago is a good example and even though they tried to make out that the vicious way the girl was raped and murdered was unusually it is not.

I have lots of family and friends still in SA and some of the stories I hear from them are just terrible.

[icyfroth]

Yes I've been following it since Sunday when it first turned up in the news.

It's a crying shame. A beautiful young woman lost and a promising young athlete's life ruined.

He's been known for womanising and violent behaviour.

I think he killed her in a 'roid rage and is now trying to minimise it by saying he mistook her for an intruder.

I'm unclear about where the baseball bat comes in.

[the_great_she_elephant]

There are so many disjointed stories doing the rounds, it's becoming more and more difficult to sort out what might or might not be true. Whatever really happened it is a terrible tragedy for both families.

[cherry*135]

If he did it and doesn't want to plead guilty (as most murders do not) then he has to make up a defence...worth a try.

[cherry*135]

A blooded cricket bat was also found at Pistorius home. Police are investigating two possibilities: Steenkamp might have used to bat to defend herself, or Pistorius might have beaten the model before shooting her.

[freakiness]

Yes I've been following it since Sunday when it first turned up in the news.

It's a crying shame. A beautiful young woman lost and a promising young athlete's life ruined.

He's been known for womanising and violent behaviour.

I think he killed her in a 'roid rage and is now trying to minimise it by saying he mistook her for an intruder.

I'm unclear about where the baseball bat comes in.

Friday morning the sports guys on Sunrise said accidental shooting and went on to say how violent it is over there and how many have guns. I dont' know that they even mentioned her name.

half an hour later they reported that she was shot 4 times.

[the_bob_delusion]

Yes I've been following it since Sunday when it first turned up in the news.

It's a crying shame. A beautiful young woman lost and a promising young athlete's life ruined.

I'm gonna make a point why it's more of a shame when bad things happens to beautiful white woman and cute little white kid?

Is it less of a shame if it happened to a not so attractive black boy?