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Oscar pistorious being released on parole

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Mollygo Thu 04-Jan-24 00:05:52

No idea whether he wanted to kill her or not. Sheโ€™s dead. The intruder would also have been dead. It happens if you shoot someone.

Chestnut Wed 03-Jan-24 23:50:52

I have watched a great deal about this case and I don't believe he meant to kill her. He loved her. He was alone in the middle of the night with no legs and thought he heard an intruder. In such a vulnerable situation you would naturally be terrified. I believe he overreacted through blind fear and just went crazy thinking his life was at risk. He was absolutely devastated afterwards and had a breakdown. Why they thought he wanted to kill her I don't know.

Biscuitmuncher Wed 03-Jan-24 23:43:37

The bullets he used blew her apart, took her arm clean off! Apparently he has a terrible temper

henetha Wed 03-Jan-24 23:31:04

There was always a doubt about this case. I think probably it's right to let him out on parole now.

Louella12 Wed 03-Jan-24 23:14:20

I think most prison sentences get reduced, they certainly do here. If he's been well behaved and not deemed to be a risk then it's the norm for him to be released on parole.

crazyH Wed 03-Jan-24 23:11:40

I followed this case on Court TV. I actually believed him when he said he mistook her for an intruder. Tragic all round.

polomint Wed 03-Jan-24 23:05:48

Pistorious is being released on parole Fri 5th Jan. His sentence is nit finished till 2029. Any thoughts on this controversial information?