- 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