Ep 60. Oscar Pistorius "The Blade Runner"

This week on WDDD, Sarah recounts the tragic tale of the untimely and needless passing of Reeva Steenkamp, a promising South African model, actress, and emerging advocate for women's rights. Oscar Pistorius, a South African Paralympic athlete, fatally shot his partner Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013, asserting that he had mistaken her for an intruder. Following a widely publicized trial, he was initially found guilty of culpable homicide. However, an appeal led to his conviction of murder in 2015. In 2017, Pistorius was sentenced to 13 years in prison. This case spurred discussions on self-defense, firearm regulation, and domestic abuse. Tragically ironic, Reeva lost her life at the hands of her intimate partner just one day prior to delivering a speech addressing the impact of domestic violence in South Africa. Tune in as we delve into this heart-wrenching and preventable narrative.       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyDeyDoDatPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydeydodatpodcast  Email: [email protected]