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Oscar Pistorius is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report read at his murder trial says. Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report read at his murder trial says.
The report, read by his defence lawyer, said he was mourning his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.The report, read by his defence lawyer, said he was mourning his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
On Monday, the court heard that he was not suffering from a mental disorder when he shot Ms Steenkamp.On Monday, the court heard that he was not suffering from a mental disorder when he shot Ms Steenkamp.
He denies murder, saying he killed her by mistake when fearing there was an intruder in the house.He denies murder, saying he killed her by mistake when fearing there was an intruder in the house.
The prosecution says the Olympic athlete deliberately killed Ms Steenkamp, a model and law graduate, after the couple had an argument.
Both prosecution and defence have accepted the findings of the psychologist's report. The BBC's Andrew Harding, who was in court, notes that both sides can interpret its findings favourably.
Two reports - one by a psychologist and another by three psychiatrists - were drawn up after a month of tests to evaluate the athlete's state of mind.
The prosecution on Monday noted that the psychiatrists' report said Mr Pistorius, 27, was capable of distinguishing between right and wrong and so should bear criminal responsibility for his actions.
Defence lawyer Barry Roux on Wednesday quoted the second evaluation as saying that Mr Pistorius, a double-amputee, has a history of feeling insecure and vulnerable, especially without his prosthetic legs.
It also said he did not show signs of narcissism or explosive rage, which is usually seen in men who are abusive to their partners.
The court has previously heard that Ms Steenkamp had said the athlete a message, saying: "I'm scared of you sometimes."
Earlier, Mr Pistorius' manager was cross-examined.Earlier, Mr Pistorius' manager was cross-examined.
On Tuesday, Peet van Zyl said Mr Pistorius had become a "global icon" at the 2012 London Olympics and was set for further success. On Tuesday, Peet van Zyl said Mr Pistorius had become a "global icon" at the 2012 London Olympics and could have increased his income five or six times.
The double-amputee competed in both the Paralympic and Olympic games in London. He competed in both the Paralympic and Olympic games.
Mr Van Zyl said Mr Pistorius could have increased his income five or six times. Mr van Zyl said the athlete was also an "astute businessman" and there were a lot of opportunities for him because of his raised profile.
He said the athlete was also an "astute businessman" and there were a lot of opportunities for him because of his raised profile. Our correspondent, says that as he sat in the dock, Mr Pistorius must surely have contemplated the future outlined by Mr van Zyl - a future now utterly transformed.
The BBC's Andrew Harding, at court in Pretoria, says that as he sat in the dock, Mr Pistorius must surely have contemplated the future outlined by Mr Van Zyl - a future now utterly transformed.
Mr van Zyl also described Mr Pistorius' relationship with Ms Steenkamp as "loving and caring" and implied he was more serious about her than previous girlfriends.
Prosecutor Gerrie Nel said he did not know Mr Van Zyl would be called to testify and asked for the trial to be adjourned until Wednesday so he could prepare his cross-examination - a request the judge granted.
Mr van Zyl is among the last defence witnesses to be called.Mr van Zyl is among the last defence witnesses to be called.
Our correspondent understands that the prosecution may then ask the psychologist who assessed Mr Pistorius over the past month to give evidence.Our correspondent understands that the prosecution may then ask the psychologist who assessed Mr Pistorius over the past month to give evidence.
Three psychiatrists compiled one report, which said the athlete is mentally fit to stand trial.
Sources say the psychologist's report is much more detailed and argues that Mr Pistorius was not suffering from any anxiety disorder prior to the death of Ms Steenkamp.
The defence team has said Mr Pistorius was suffering from an anxiety disorder.The defence team has said Mr Pistorius was suffering from an anxiety disorder.
Mr Pistorius, 27, says he fired multiple shots into a toilet cubicle where Ms Steenkamp was, while in a state of panic. Mr Pistorius says he fired multiple shots into a toilet cubicle where Ms Steenkamp was, while in a state of panic.
The prosecution accuses him of premeditated murder, and says the couple had a row before he shot Ms Steenkamp dead.
Mr Pistorius and Ms Steenkamp, 29, had been dating for about three months before the shooting.Mr Pistorius and Ms Steenkamp, 29, had been dating for about three months before the shooting.
She was a model and law graduate.
He has often displayed his emotions during the trial, including breaking down in tears in court.He has often displayed his emotions during the trial, including breaking down in tears in court.
There are no juries at trials in South Africa, so the athlete's fate will ultimately be decided by the judge, assisted by two assessors.There are no juries at trials in South Africa, so the athlete's fate will ultimately be decided by the judge, assisted by two assessors.
If found guilty of murder, Mr Pistorius, who went on trial on 3 March, could face life imprisonment. If he is acquitted of that charge, the court will consider an alternative charge of culpable homicide, for which he could - if convicted - receive about 15 years in prison.If found guilty of murder, Mr Pistorius, who went on trial on 3 March, could face life imprisonment. If he is acquitted of that charge, the court will consider an alternative charge of culpable homicide, for which he could - if convicted - receive about 15 years in prison.