The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Reeva Steenkamp: The Night Oscar Pistorius Pulled the Trigger


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A rising sports icon shoots his girlfriend through a locked bathroom door, leaving a nation divided over intent, truth, and justice.

This episode revisits the killing of Reeva Steenkamp, tracing Oscar Pistorius’s rapid ascent, the events of that Valentine’s Day in Pretoria, and the trial that gripped South Africa. We explore the legal twists, the cultural context around crime and fear, and the lingering question of who Reeva was beyond the headlines and courtroom arguments.

Topics include

  • The rise of Oscar Pistorius
  • The Valentine’s Day shooting
  • Key trial evidence and testimony
  • Manslaughter vs murder debates
  • Reeva Steenkamp’s life and legacy
  • Resources and Further Reading

    • Oscar Pistorius: Behind the Door – by Mandy Wiener
    • One Tragic Night: The Shooting of Reeva Steenkamp – by Barry Bateman & Mandy Wiener
    • Oscar Pistorius: The Trial of the Blade Runner (2018) – by BBC
    • Host & Show Info

      • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
      • Intro Music:Alice in dark Wonderland

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      • Website:TheCompendiumPodcast.com
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