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*WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS*
Oscar Pistorius insists that the brutal killing of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, was a tragic accident. But that doesn't change the fact that she was left battered, bruised, and DEAD after he shot her three times in their South African home. As the Blade Runner returns to court, The National ENQUIRER can reveal the horrifying photos of what he did to his former love.
Oscar Pistorius Attends A Fresh Sentencing Hearing In Reeva Steenkamp Murder
Pistorius appeared in court today to try and convince the judge that the brutal killing of his girlfriend was accidental and not murder. Steenkamp's father, Barry Steenkamp, begged the judge to release the photos of her corpse for the "world to see."
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Oscar Pistorius Attends A Fresh Sentencing Hearing In Reeva Steenkamp Murder
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Oscar Pistorius in Court
"Isn't it time for the world to see what Oscar Pistorius did ... to Reeva Steenkamp's head?" State Prosecutor
Gerrie Nel said about the photos.
Her right eye was swollen and bruised and she had blood coming out of her nostrils.
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The Blade Runner was initially found guilty of manslaughter, but that was overturned and he was found guilty of murder.
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Pistorius used Black Talon bullets when he shot Steenkamp. Used by the military, they are designed to expand upon impact, to create extensive damage.
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The prosecutor said the photos had previously been sealed from the public "to protect the integrity of the deceased."
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During the slaughter, Steenkamp hid behind the bathroom door as Pistorius fired into the room, riddling her body with bullets.
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Pistorius is scheduled to be sentence on July 6, 2016.