Sneak peek: Oscar Pistorius: Shots in the Dark | Forensic Files

in his own country he is a superstar like no other he was the guy that defeated all the odds when he ran he set
the truck on fire he wasn't just running to run he was running to win the stunning murder case against the
Blade Runner he was charged Thursday with murdering his girlfriend once the darling of the media
the track star and Olympic Athlete it's a case that's riveted the world the Blade Runner the fastest man on no legs
charged with killing his girlfriend you referred to this incident or this occurrence as an accident is that
correct that's correct wherever you go you see it it's you can't miss it people are glued to this trial this is the
trial of the century here you had this Olympic hero and this beautiful graceful woman hi I'm Oscar's day
tonight they were the it couple everybody wanted to know how did they get together how long have they been
dating for is this serious he said to me that Uncle Mark I loved her and when he
said it he he burst into tears South Africa is riveted with the Oscar Pistorius case in the same way
that America was riveted with the OJ Simpson case 20 years ago I think people were just in awe of
him and couldn't believe that someone of a superhuman status could you know commit such chain his crimes orthal
James Simpson not guilty of the crime of murder horrible he's guilty as Sin this isn't really a who done it it's
really a why done it did he have intent to harm reeba if he did it's a homicide case he's guilty of murder is it your
defense that you fired at the perceived attacker no that's not mine then what is
your defense one gunshot maybe it was by accident but poor gunshots quite honestly seems to be intentional osar is
not a cold blooded murder you fired at rer I did not fire [Music] reer

Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend -- is he a murderer? His closest family friend speaks out in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Monday, June 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

Oscar Pistorius's murder trial captivates South Africa, raising questions about celebrity, intent, and media influence.

Key points

The Blade Runner's Fall. Oscar Pistorius, once a celebrated athlete, faces murder charges in a shocking case.
A Nation Riveted. South Africa is captivated by the Pistorius trial, drawing parallels to the OJ Simpson case.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

This is the trial of the century.

The media frenzy surrounding the Oscar Pistorius case.

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