Oscar Pistorius "numb" over death of girlfriend

SUMMARY:

The Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend, the model Reeva Steenkamp, at his home in South Africa,the morning of St. Valentine’s day. People are surprised because Pistorius is a national hero called Blade Runner for his high-tech prostheses to overcome his inability to compete in the London Games.

The judges believe that if it was a premeditated murder, would lead to life imprisonment.

Oscar's family supports him and his uncle talked to two reporters saying that his nephew is innocent. Oscar and Reeva were very close and loved each other, said his uncle. When his uncle and his sister read the judgment in the court, thay began to cry. Reeva's family is devastated by the loss but supports Oscar's innocence.

OPINION:

I had seen him at the races, and Oscar seemed a symbol of overcoming. Sometimes people surprise us and do things that we thought they were impossible to do. I hope everything comes to light, as if it's good or bad. At the same time this hurts not only Oscar but also the people around him.

VOCABULARY:

Numb: entumecido

Eastern: oriental

Track: hipódromo

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