The Rise & Fall of Oscar Pistorius
- Sep 15, 2020
- 41:01
- Full Episode
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Oscar Pistorius, nicknamed “Blade Runner,” is an international celebrity when he shoots and kills his girlfriend just 8 months after competing in the London Olympics. Charged with murder, he tells police it was a tragic mistake and that he was acting in self-defense as he believed he was firing at an intruder. Keith Morrison reports on the aftermath of the judge’s verdict and the ensuing court battle.
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Brief Summary
Oscar Pistorius shot and killed girlfriend Reva Steenkamp, leading to a controversial trial and eventual conviction for murder.
Key points
- The Rise and Fall of Oscar Pistorius. Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Reva Steenkamp.
- The Public's Dilemma. As the trial unfolds, the public grapples with believing in Oscar's innocence or guilt.
- A Valentine's Day Tragedy. On February 14, 2013, Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend, Reva Steenkamp.
- Reva's Background. Reva Steenkamp was a bright young woman with a promising future before her tragic end.
- Oscar's Jealousy. Questions arise about Oscar's jealousy and its potential role in Reva's death.
- Oscar's Defense Strategy. Oscar's defense team argued he lived in constant fear, shaping his actions that night.
Episode highlights
- The Rise and Fall of Oscar PistoriusOlympic runner Oscar Pistorius charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Reva Steenkamp.“The story that stunned the world.”0:21Sep 15, 2020
- The Public's DilemmaAs the trial unfolds, the public grapples with believing in Oscar's innocence or guilt.“You really, really, really, really want to believe him.”0:55Sep 15, 2020
- A Valentine's Day TragedyOn February 14, 2013, Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend, Reva Steenkamp.“Four bullets at close range through a closed door, a woman was dead.”2:21Sep 15, 2020
- Reva's BackgroundReva Steenkamp was a bright young woman with a promising future before her tragic end.“Reva had a brilliant mind.”15:00Sep 15, 2020
- Oscar's JealousyQuestions arise about Oscar's jealousy and its potential role in Reva's death.“Could jealousy be a motive in this shooting?”15:09Sep 15, 2020
- Oscar's Defense StrategyOscar's defense team argued he lived in constant fear, shaping his actions that night.“He was living essentially in a state of fear.”26:34Sep 15, 2020
- The Trial's Dramatic MomentsOscar's trial captivated the world, revealing the tension between his story and witness accounts.“The trial of Oscar Pistorius was an international event streamed live to the world.”31:34Sep 15, 2020
- A Shocking VerdictOscar was found not guilty of murder but guilty of culpable homicide, shocking many.“Not guilty of murder.”36:51Sep 15, 2020
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