What happened on Day 1 of the Oscar Pistorius murder trial?

Day 1: live coverage as it happened. Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty in court on day 1 of his murder trial. Guardian Charl Johnson, a neighbour of the athlete, told the court he heard screams and four consecutive shots on the night in question.

Who is Thomas Pistorius and what did he do?

Pistorius pleaded not guilty to the murder and to firearms charges, telling the court he denies the allegations of murder “in the strongest terms” and believed an intruder had broken into his house and was in his bathroom when he fired.

What did Oscar Pistorius’ injuries look like?

He described bullet wounds in the model’s head and hip, as well as bruises to her back, buttocks and breast and suggested some of the injuries were caused by wood splinters from the bathroom door through which the shots were fired. Saayman’s detailed testimony was twice interrupted by the sound of Pistorius weeping and gagging.

What time did Oscar Pistorius call first?

Cross-examining Baba, Roux produced cellphone records which he said showed that Pistorius had made the first call. “Pistorius called you first at 3.21am, and he will tell the court that he could not speak and very shortly after that at 3.22am you called him back to find out if he is all right.”

How long will Oscar Pistorius be hospitalized for?

Oscar Pistorius is ordered to undergo a month of psychiatrics at Weskoppies psychiatric hospital. He will be an outpatient at the hospital for 30 days. The trial will resume on 30 June. Oscar Pistorius must undergo evaluation for mental illness, Judge Thokozile Masipa rules.

What happened to Oscar Pistorius and why was he bent double?

The forensic pathologist said Pistorius had used an expanding bullet designed to cause maximum tissue damage when he opened fire through a locked toilet door. Pistorius was bent double in the dock, hands on his ears as if trying to block out the words, and violently sick.