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- Oscar Pistorius is on trial for murder. He's accused of killing his
girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius isn't denying that he shot her, but
claims it was an accident.
- Pistorius is taking the stand in his own defense, it's the first time
we've heard from the athlete since Steenkamp was shot in his Pretoria home.
Watch live.
- In telling his version of events he's often broken down sobbing and has
had to leave court a few times to compose himself. Despite his very
emotional reaction to proceedings, Steenkamp's family have mostly sat
stoically as Pistorius described killing the model.
* - Read below to see how the trial has unfolded so far.
- CAUTION: there are some graphic images within the blog.
- Read our profiles of Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp.
by emily.smith 3:18 PM yesterday
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* ho's who in the Oscar Pistorius trial
The Judge:
-Thokozile Masipa: The second black woman to be appointed as a judge in the
High Court of South Africa.
For the State:
-Gerrie Nel: State advocate (in the U.S. he'd be called the prosecutor)
-Captain Mangena: The state's ballistic expert
-Hilton Botha: The original lead investigator on the case who was removed
after it came to light that he was facing attempted murder charges. He was
replaced by Lt Gen Vinesh Moonoo.
-Captain van Aardt: The investigator to whom witnesses gave their
statements.
-Professor Saayman: Pathologist present at Steenkamp's autopsy
-Samantha Taylor: Pistorius' ex-girlfriend
For the defense:
-Barry Roux: One of Pistorius' lawyers
-Kenny Oldwadge: Another of Pistorius' main lawyers
-Jan Botha: Pathologist and first witness for the defense
-Johan Stander: Silver Woods Estate manager and first person Pistorius
called after he shot Steenkamp.
The victim:
-Reeva Steenkamp: Professional model
-June Steenkamp: Her mother. She's been in court for some of the trial
The Pistorius family:
-Carl Pistorius: Brother
-Aimee Pistorius: Sister
-Arnold Pistorius: Uncle
by emily.smith 9:58 AM yesterday
