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Oscar Pistorius trial: Paralympian throws up again after graphic photograph of Reeva Steenkamp's body is shown in court Oscar Pistorius trial: Paralympian throws up again after graphic photograph of Reeva Steenkamp's body is shown in court
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Oscar Pistorius threw up in court again after a picture of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's blood-covered body was accidentally shown to the court at his murder trial in Pretoria.Oscar Pistorius threw up in court again after a picture of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's blood-covered body was accidentally shown to the court at his murder trial in Pretoria.
As screens in court rapidly scrolled from a picture of Pistorius's bathroom to another of the athlete's blood-stained prosthetic legs, the Ms Steenkamp's body was shown for just a fraction of a second, prompting loud winces in court.As screens in court rapidly scrolled from a picture of Pistorius's bathroom to another of the athlete's blood-stained prosthetic legs, the Ms Steenkamp's body was shown for just a fraction of a second, prompting loud winces in court.
One of the screens, just a few feet in front of Pistorius, was turned off shortly after he was sick so he would not have to see any more graphic images.
Desi Myers, the mother of Reeva Steenkamp's friend and room-mate Gina Myers had already left the court in tears as grim pictures of Pistorius's bathroom covered in blood were shown.Desi Myers, the mother of Reeva Steenkamp's friend and room-mate Gina Myers had already left the court in tears as grim pictures of Pistorius's bathroom covered in blood were shown.
On of the screens, just a few feet in front of Pistorius, was turned off shortly after he was sick so he would not have to see any more graphic images. Pistorius's defence counsel Barry Roux was again cross-examining forensic analyst Lt Col Johannes Vermuelen, who claimed the athlete was standing on his stumps when he struck the door with a cricket bat in a bid to reach Ms Steenkamp.
Pistorius's defence counsel Barry Roux was again cross-examining forensic analyst Lt Col Johannes Vermuelen. This contradicts Pistorius's version of events, who claimed he was wearing his prosthetics legs at his bail application. Mr Roux showed the court photographs of the blood-stained prosthetic legs, which he claims, were used by Pistorius to kick down the door.
Yesterday, Lt Col Vermuelen claimed that the athlete was standing on his stumps when he struck the door with a cricket bat in a bid to reach Ms Steenkamp. This contradicts Pistorius's version of events, who claimed he was wearing his prosthetics legs at his bail application.
Mr Roux argued that there are marks on the door which show that Pistorius tried to kick it with his prosthesis but Lt Col Vermeulen didn't "bother" to investigate them properly.
"Did you see them?" Mr Roux asked him.
"I ignored those that I could not immediately link with the cricket bat, because I knew there were other investigations going on in other parts of the door," he said.
Mr Roux questioned the methods used by police and suggested the crime scene had been contaminated during the investigation. He said that Pistorius's watch collection had disappeared and pieces of the door had gone missing.Mr Roux questioned the methods used by police and suggested the crime scene had been contaminated during the investigation. He said that Pistorius's watch collection had disappeared and pieces of the door had gone missing.
The lawyer also noted that Lt Col Vermeulen had not read Pistorius' version of events on the night Ms Steenkamp was shot until after he had completed his forensic study of the door, and was therefore relying on the prosecution's version of what happened.The lawyer also noted that Lt Col Vermeulen had not read Pistorius' version of events on the night Ms Steenkamp was shot until after he had completed his forensic study of the door, and was therefore relying on the prosecution's version of what happened.
Today, Lt Col Vermeulen conceded there was no set timeline for the gunshots, kicking and the cricket bat strikes - except for Pistorius's own version of events. Today, Lt Col Vermeulen conceded there is no set timeline for the gunshots, Pistorius's kicking and the cricket bat strikes - except for the athlete's own version of events.
The door has been viewed as crucial evidence in the case, and was removed from the athlete's home in the hours after he shoot Ms Steenkamp. The marks on the door could determine the angle and height from which Pistorius fired.The door has been viewed as crucial evidence in the case, and was removed from the athlete's home in the hours after he shoot Ms Steenkamp. The marks on the door could determine the angle and height from which Pistorius fired.
Last week, Pistorius pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Steenkamp, claiming he shot her in a case of mistaken identity thinking she was an intruder.Last week, Pistorius pleaded not guilty to murdering Ms Steenkamp, claiming he shot her in a case of mistaken identity thinking she was an intruder.
Prosecutors argue he intentionally shot and killed  his girlfriend following a domestic dispute. If convicted of murder he will almost certainly receive a life sentence, with a minimum term of 25 years.Prosecutors argue he intentionally shot and killed  his girlfriend following a domestic dispute. If convicted of murder he will almost certainly receive a life sentence, with a minimum term of 25 years.
The case continues.The case continues.