Convicted murderer and former Olympian Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius has been warned on Friday, January 5, that he could be a target for assassination upon his release from prison, sources said. .
Pistorius was allegedly told by police that he could be killed in retaliation for the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The threats are said to come from underworld figures who are reported to be sympathetic to the murdered girl's family.
Pistorius will stay in a cottage or three-storey mansion on his uncle Arnold's fortified estate in Pretoria, South Africa. The compound has armed guards, electronic protection equipment and reportedly several “attack dogs.” Located on the outskirts of Waterkloof, an upscale area known for its embassies, it overlooks Pretoria.
Reba Steenkamp's father, Barry, died last year, and her mother, June, has slammed Pistorius for showing no remorse. Her double amputee pumped four pistol bullets into the bathroom door where she was sitting, killing Steenkamp.
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Photo of Reeva Steenkamp and murderer Oscar Pistorius. The threats against Pistorius are said to have come from underworld figures connected to the murdered girl's family. (Wald Sweegers/Mike Holmes, both via Getty)
Pistorius claimed he woke up to the noise and thought she was an intruder. Neighbors claimed they heard an argument coming from the direction of the house before they heard the gunshots. Prosecutors said Steenkamp was hiding from Pistorius in the bathroom.
Pressure group Women for Change said this week: “Oscar Pistorius is a murderer and is in prison to serve his entire sentence. Justice was never served. He will never be considered. I couldn't get in,” he tweeted.
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Pistorius will be released from prison and sent directly to his uncle's home. (Aron Skye/AFP via Getty Images)
One day during the murder trial, a man who was a self-proclaimed hitman and a friend of the Steenkamp family appeared and stared at Pistorius in the courtroom, but said nothing or did not want to say anything in court. Spotted on Fox News Digital. Please talk to this reporter outside.
Pistorius will be released from prison and sent directly to his uncle's home.
“Details such as transfer plans and release dates will not be made public. Disclosing such details could have the following consequences,” Corrections Commissioner Singabakho Nxumalo said in a statement, adding that Pistorius' This appears to lend credence to the allegations of threats to life. poses a security threat to inmates or other personnel; ”
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Part of Mr. Pistorius' parole conditions states that he cannot profit in any way from Mr. Steenkamp's death. (Mike Hutchings, via Reuters)
His statement further added: “South Africa has chosen a victim-centered criminal justice system. As a result, prisoners and parolees are never paraded. Therefore, the media chooses to camp outside correctional facilities. may not be prevented from carrying out their duties.” They are carrying out their mission, but it will be impossible to take photos or moving footage of Pistorius.”
Part of Mr Pistorius' parole conditions stipulates that he cannot profit in any way from Mr Steenkamp's death. Officially, there are no fat checks on TV or book deals. The Department of Corrections statement further added: “Like other parolees, Pistorius is also restricted from giving media interviews. General parole conditions apply to Pistorius. It is expected that you will be at home during this time, but there is a possibility that you will not be able to do so.” Consume alcohol or other prohibited substances. ”
Then there's the issue of anger management.
Oscar Pistorius celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's 400m final at the Paralympic Games in London on September 8, 2012. (Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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In court, a message from Reba to Oscar was read out: “Sometimes I'm scared of you and I'm scared you'll cut me.”
In the months leading up to Steenkamp's death, Pistorius' friends reportedly worried about his temper and whether he should be allowed to possess a licensed firearm. The man spoke to Fox News Digital anonymously to protect his safety.
It is unclear whether the anger has been resolved, but conditions of parole reportedly include that Pistorius attend anger management training. He is scheduled to be released on parole until at least the end of 2029.
