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South African Olympian Oscar Pistorious charged with murder of his girlfriend
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/02/14/sports-reporter-carillo-heartsick-over-pistorius-murder-charge/"Athlete Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee who made history when he competed in the able-bodied Olympics in London last summer, has been charged with murder after his girlfriend was fatally shot in his home.
During the Olympic games, Pistorius had become an international star in the track and field world, earning a very public showing of respect from the winner of his 400 meter race. When Grenada’s Kirani James exchanged nametags with Pistorius before accepting his gold medal, the two–along with the world watching–shared an emotional moment."
I remember watching the Olympics and thinking he seemed like the greatest guy. I am shocked!
