"All we are looking for is closure and to know that our daughter did not suffer on that tragic Valentine's Day," Reeva's parents, June and Barry Steenkamp, say in a joint statement.
"Reeva, who held such a passion for women's abuse issues and frequently spoke out against domestic violence, intended to one day open an establishment where abused women would be cared for," say her parents.
"Once the trial is over, we intend to start a foundation honoring Reeva's passions, which included helping the poor and abused."
The trial, to begin March 3, will take place in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. Pistorius, the first Paralympian to compete in the able-bodied Olympics, is charged with premeditated murder, illegal possession of ammunition, as well as two additional gun-related charges.
Details from the night of the murder remain hazy. Prosecutors say the athlete, now 27, killed his 29-year-old girlfriend after an early-morning argument.
But Pistorius's attorneys say he thought there was an intruder in his home. What's known for sure is Steenkamp was shot three times through a locked bathroom door.
He has remained free on bail this past year.
A murderer out on bail? I have a feeling that this trial will be a farce and the guy will walk away or hop away on his stumps.
ReplyDeleteIt is such an obvious case of first degree murder. But he and his family have money and he is a celebrity. You know what that means in most countries.
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Pistorius wasn't in Jail ...
ReplyDeleteAt the bottom the article says ... he has reamed free on bail this past year .
As I have said so many times...'Momey talks and Bullshit walks .'
Pistorius is consider a hero in Africa for winning the Olympic and he has 4 charges against him .
I found out his daddy was a big time lawyer over their and got him out on bail until his trial .
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