"THE BLADE RUNNER'S VALENTINE: OSCAR PISTORIUS AND THE MURDER OF REEVA STEENKAMP"

About this episode

Reid Carter discusses the shocking murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius on Valentine's Day 2013.

Reid Carter covers the Valentine's Day murder that shocked the world. February 14, 2013: Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius fired four hollow-point bullets through his bathroom door, killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. She was 29, a model and law graduate who advocated against domestic violence. He claimed intruder. She was found with her phone in the bathroom - why would an intruder bring a phone? Neighbors heard screaming before the shots. Text messages revealed fear: "I'm scared of u sometimes." Found guilty of murder after appeals. Served 8.5 years. Released January 2024. Now 38, dating again while Reeva's mother serves a life sentence of grief. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and…

People in this episode

Host: Reid Carter

Topics covered

• murder
• domestic violence
• Olympic athlete
• legal case
• Valentine's Day
• crime

Keywords

• Oscar Pistorius
• Reeva Steenkamp
• murder case
• domestic violence
• Valentine's Day
• legal proceedings
• South Africa

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