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Oscar Pistorius murder trial

Updated 7:38 AM ET, Tue October 21, 2014

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Oscar Pistorius reaches out to his uncle Arnold Pistorius and other family members as he is led out of court in Pretoria, South Africa, after being sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday, October 21. Pistorius, the first double-amputee runner to compete in the Olympics, was sentenced for culpable homicide in the February 2013 death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Oscar Pistorius reaches out to his uncle Arnold Pistorius and other family members as he is led out of court in Pretoria, South Africa, after being sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday, October 21. Pistorius, the first double-amputee runner to compete in the Olympics, was sentenced for culpable homicide in the February 2013 death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
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Pistorius leaves the high court in Pretoria on Monday, October 13. A judge cleared Pistorius of premeditated murder last month, but he was found guilty of culpable homicide -- the South African term for unintentionally, but unlawfully, killing a person.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius leaves the high court in Pretoria on Monday, October 13. A judge cleared Pistorius of premeditated murder last month, but he was found guilty of culpable homicide -- the South African term for unintentionally, but unlawfully, killing a person.
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Pistorius speaks with his uncle Arnold Pistorius during his trial at the Pretoria High Court on Friday, September 12.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius speaks with his uncle Arnold Pistorius during his trial at the Pretoria High Court on Friday, September 12.
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Pistorius cries on the stand in Pretoria on Thursday, September 11, as the judge reads notes while delivering her verdict.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius cries on the stand in Pretoria on Thursday, September 11, as the judge reads notes while delivering her verdict.
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Pistorius arrives at court on September 11.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius arrives at court on September 11.
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Pistorius speaks to someone in court as his murder trial resumes in Pretoria on Thursday, August 7.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius speaks to someone in court as his murder trial resumes in Pretoria on Thursday, August 7.
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Pistorius sits in court in Pretoria on Tuesday, July 8.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius sits in court in Pretoria on Tuesday, July 8.
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Pistorius arrives at court in Pretoria on Monday, July 7.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius arrives at court in Pretoria on Monday, July 7.
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Pistorius yawns during day 37 of his murder trial on June 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius yawns during day 37 of his murder trial on June 3.
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Pistorius hugs a supporter Wednesday, July 2.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius hugs a supporter Wednesday, July 2.
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Pistorius listens to evidence being presented in court on Monday, June 30.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius listens to evidence being presented in court on Monday, June 30.
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Pistorius leaves the court in Pretoria on Tuesday, May 20.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius leaves the court in Pretoria on Tuesday, May 20.
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Pistorius reads notes during his trial on Monday, May 12.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius reads notes during his trial on Monday, May 12.
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Ballistics expert Tom "Wollie" Wolmarans testifies for the defense on May 12.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Ballistics expert Tom "Wollie" Wolmarans testifies for the defense on May 12.
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A red laser dot points at bullet holes in the bathroom door for a forensic demonstration during the trial on May 12. Pistorius admits firing four bullets through the closed door, killing Steenkamp, but says he thought he was protecting himself from a burglar.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – A red laser dot points at bullet holes in the bathroom door for a forensic demonstration during the trial on May 12. Pistorius admits firing four bullets through the closed door, killing Steenkamp, but says he thought he was protecting himself from a burglar.
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Pistorius returns to court as his murder trial resumes Monday, May 5, after a break of more than two weeks.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius returns to court as his murder trial resumes Monday, May 5, after a break of more than two weeks.
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Pistorius gets a hug from a woman as he leaves court in Pretoria on Wednesday, April 16.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius gets a hug from a woman as he leaves court in Pretoria on Wednesday, April 16.
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Pistorius rubs his eye Tuesday, April 15, after testifying during his murder trial.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius rubs his eye Tuesday, April 15, after testifying during his murder trial.
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Pistorius arrives at the court in Pretoria on Monday, April 14.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius arrives at the court in Pretoria on Monday, April 14.
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Pistorius' sister, Aimee, cries in court as she listens to her brother's testimony on Tuesday, April 8.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius' sister, Aimee, cries in court as she listens to her brother's testimony on Tuesday, April 8.
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June Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp's mother, reacts as she listens to Pistorius' testimony on April 8.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – June Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp's mother, reacts as she listens to Pistorius' testimony on April 8.
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Pistorius is hugged by his aunt Lois Pistorius in court on Monday, April 7.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius is hugged by his aunt Lois Pistorius in court on Monday, April 7.
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Pistorius sits inside the courtroom as members of his defense team talk in the foreground Friday, March 28.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius sits inside the courtroom as members of his defense team talk in the foreground Friday, March 28.
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Pistorius leaves court on March 28. The trial was delayed until April 7 because one of the legal experts who will assist the judge in reaching a verdict was sick.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius leaves court on March 28. The trial was delayed until April 7 because one of the legal experts who will assist the judge in reaching a verdict was sick.
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Steenkamp's mother, right, and family friend Jenny Strydom react in court Tuesday, March 25, during cross-questioning.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Steenkamp's mother, right, and family friend Jenny Strydom react in court Tuesday, March 25, during cross-questioning.
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Cell phone analyst Francois Moller testifies during the trial on March 25. Questioned by the prosecution, Moller listed in order the calls made and received by Pistorius after he shot Steenkamp.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Cell phone analyst Francois Moller testifies during the trial on March 25. Questioned by the prosecution, Moller listed in order the calls made and received by Pistorius after he shot Steenkamp.
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Pistorius cries as he sits in the dock during his trial on Monday, March 24.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius cries as he sits in the dock during his trial on Monday, March 24.
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Pistorius talks to defense attorney Barry Roux on March 24.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius talks to defense attorney Barry Roux on March 24.
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Pistorius holds his head while members of his family talk behind him on Tuesday, March 18.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius holds his head while members of his family talk behind him on Tuesday, March 18.
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Steenkamp's mother, wearing the white collared shirt, looks on while a police officer takes notes in court March 18.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Steenkamp's mother, wearing the white collared shirt, looks on while a police officer takes notes in court March 18.
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Pistorius is hugged by his aunt Lois on March 18.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius is hugged by his aunt Lois on March 18.
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Pistorius takes notes Monday, March 17, as his murder trial enters its third week.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius takes notes Monday, March 17, as his murder trial enters its third week.
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Pistorius covers his head as he listens to forensic evidence Thursday, March 13.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius covers his head as he listens to forensic evidence Thursday, March 13.
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Forensic investigator Johannes Vermeulen, left, is questioned during the trial March 13.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Forensic investigator Johannes Vermeulen, left, is questioned during the trial March 13.
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Pistorius listens to questions during his trial on Wednesday, March 12.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius listens to questions during his trial on Wednesday, March 12.
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A police officer takes part in a court reconstruction March 12. A police forensic expert said Pistorius was on the stumps of his amputated legs when he knocked down a locked toilet door with a cricket bat to reach his shot girlfriend. That counters the track star's assertion he was wearing his prosthetic legs at the time. Defense attorney Barry Roux countered by suggesting that even with his prosthetic legs on, Pistorius would not be swinging a bat at the same height as an able-bodied person.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – A police officer takes part in a court reconstruction March 12. A police forensic expert said Pistorius was on the stumps of his amputated legs when he knocked down a locked toilet door with a cricket bat to reach his shot girlfriend. That counters the track star's assertion he was wearing his prosthetic legs at the time. Defense attorney Barry Roux countered by suggesting that even with his prosthetic legs on, Pistorius would not be swinging a bat at the same height as an able-bodied person.
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Pistorius listens to cross-questioning on Monday, March 10.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius listens to cross-questioning on Monday, March 10.
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Friends of Steenkamp's family watch Pistorius during his trial on March 7.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Friends of Steenkamp's family watch Pistorius during his trial on March 7.
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Pistorius covers his ears on Thursday, March 6, as a witness speaks about the morning Steenkamp was killed.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius covers his ears on Thursday, March 6, as a witness speaks about the morning Steenkamp was killed.
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Pistorius' sister, Aimee, right, speaks with members of Steenkamp's family on March 6.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius' sister, Aimee, right, speaks with members of Steenkamp's family on March 6.
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Pistorius sits in court on the third day of his trial Wednesday, March 5.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius sits in court on the third day of his trial Wednesday, March 5.
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Pistorius appears on the second day of his trial Tuesday, March 4.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius appears on the second day of his trial Tuesday, March 4.
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Members of the media work during a break in proceedings March 4.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Members of the media work during a break in proceedings March 4.
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Pistorius talks with Roux inside the court on March 4.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius talks with Roux inside the court on March 4.
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Pistorius speaks with his legal representatives on March 4.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius speaks with his legal representatives on March 4.
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Pistorius is escorted out of the court Monday, March 3, after the first day of his murder trial.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius is escorted out of the court Monday, March 3, after the first day of his murder trial.
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People try to get a glimpse of Pistorius as he leaves the court building on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – People try to get a glimpse of Pistorius as he leaves the court building on March 3.
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Pistorius is seen shortly after arriving for his trial on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius is seen shortly after arriving for his trial on March 3.
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Pistorius walks into the courtroom on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius walks into the courtroom on March 3.
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Pistorius takes a drink of water March 3 during his trial.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius takes a drink of water March 3 during his trial.
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The case has captivated South Africa. Here, Lauren Wentzel watches the proceedings from her home outside Cape Town on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – The case has captivated South Africa. Here, Lauren Wentzel watches the proceedings from her home outside Cape Town on March 3.
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June Steenkamp arrives at the court building for the start of the trial.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – June Steenkamp arrives at the court building for the start of the trial.
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Pistorius' relatives wait inside the courtroom on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – Pistorius' relatives wait inside the courtroom on March 3.
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People at the court building wait for Pistorius' arrival on March 3.
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Oscar Pistorius murder trial – People at the court building wait for Pistorius' arrival on March 3.
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