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'Blade Runner' Pistorius Charged in Girlfriend's Murder

Said to have mistaken her for robber, but police not so sure

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 14, 2013 2:21 AM CST | Updated Feb 14, 2013 8:15 AM CST

(Newser) – Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, was found dead in his home, Sky News reports. The South African sprinter, a 26-year-old double amputee known as the "Blade Runner," may have taken his girlfriend for...   Read full story »

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mistaken identity • murder • South Africa • Oscar Pistorius • track and field • runner • Blade Runner • shooting • Valentine's Day • Reeva Steenkamp

 
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