‘Pistorius was surfing porn before shooting Steenkamp’
26 Feb 2014 5:13 AM IST
According to a news website, a leaked document believed to be part of the court investigation alleges the athlete was surfing pornographic material on his mobile while Steenkamp was in the house on Valentine’s Day, presenting a direct contrast to ‘a loving couple spending their time together’.
The new allegation comes only days after leaked documents filed by prosecutors in South Africa claimed Pistorius told concerned security outside his home that everything was ‘fine’ after the shooting that took place last year.
Prosecution documents also revealed Pistorius was ‘most likely on his stumps’ and fired at the bathroom door where Steenkamp was shot dead from a greater distance than the 60 cm initially reported by police.
These contradict the earlier claims that Pistorius, aged 27, took some time to put on his prosthetic legs, suggesting that he did not panic about the prospect of an intruder breaking into his gated community villa. The athlete said he shot her in what he calls the case of mistaken identity.
Prosecutors said that he intentionally shot and killed Steenkamp, who was then 29, through the locked door of his bathroom following a domestic dispute. If convicted of premeditated murder, he could face life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years before he can be granted parole.
Earlier this month, Pistorius broke his silence to reveal he is ‘consumed’ with ‘pain and sadness’ in a statement released to mark the first anniversary of Steenkamp’s death.
He said, ‘No words can adequately capture my feelings about the devastating accident that has caused such heartache for everyone who truly loved - and continues to love Reeva.
‘The pain and sadness - especially for Reeva’s parents, family and friends consumes me with sorrow. The loss of Reeva and the complete trauma of that day, I will carry with me for the rest of my life.’
Steenkamp’s parents, June and Barry, said the family is looking for closure ahead of the trial and confirmed the model’s mother will attend the trial in Pretoria on next Monday.
In a statement, they said, ‘All we are looking for is closure and to know that our daughter did not suffer on that tragic Valentine’s Day.’
More than 100 witnesses are expected to appear in court, which include Oscar Pistorius’ sister Aimee, former girlfriends Melissa Rom and Samantha Taylor, residents of gated community Silver Woods in Pretoria and a team of medical, ballistic and forensic experts. The trial is due to start on 3 March.
The new allegation comes only days after leaked documents filed by prosecutors in South Africa claimed Pistorius told concerned security outside his home that everything was ‘fine’ after the shooting that took place last year.
Prosecution documents also revealed Pistorius was ‘most likely on his stumps’ and fired at the bathroom door where Steenkamp was shot dead from a greater distance than the 60 cm initially reported by police.
These contradict the earlier claims that Pistorius, aged 27, took some time to put on his prosthetic legs, suggesting that he did not panic about the prospect of an intruder breaking into his gated community villa. The athlete said he shot her in what he calls the case of mistaken identity.
Prosecutors said that he intentionally shot and killed Steenkamp, who was then 29, through the locked door of his bathroom following a domestic dispute. If convicted of premeditated murder, he could face life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years before he can be granted parole.
Earlier this month, Pistorius broke his silence to reveal he is ‘consumed’ with ‘pain and sadness’ in a statement released to mark the first anniversary of Steenkamp’s death.
He said, ‘No words can adequately capture my feelings about the devastating accident that has caused such heartache for everyone who truly loved - and continues to love Reeva.
‘The pain and sadness - especially for Reeva’s parents, family and friends consumes me with sorrow. The loss of Reeva and the complete trauma of that day, I will carry with me for the rest of my life.’
Steenkamp’s parents, June and Barry, said the family is looking for closure ahead of the trial and confirmed the model’s mother will attend the trial in Pretoria on next Monday.
In a statement, they said, ‘All we are looking for is closure and to know that our daughter did not suffer on that tragic Valentine’s Day.’
More than 100 witnesses are expected to appear in court, which include Oscar Pistorius’ sister Aimee, former girlfriends Melissa Rom and Samantha Taylor, residents of gated community Silver Woods in Pretoria and a team of medical, ballistic and forensic experts. The trial is due to start on 3 March.
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