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Mar 2025
55m 9s

MURDEROUS MINDS: Oscar Pistorius Pt. 1

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In 2012, Oscar Pistorius became a household name after becoming the first double-amputee Olympic runner. But just a few months later, the man known as the "Blade Runner" made headlines for another reason. Because on Valentine's Day, 2013, Oscar's girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was found dead... and Oscar had shot her.


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