Pee-wee Herman Famous Bike Outside Auction House ... After Selling For Big $$$
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An iconic piece of Paul Reubens' past is heading home to a lucky bidder -- the bicycle he rode as Pee-wee Herman was sitting outside an auction house after it sold for 6-figures.
We spotted the 1953 Schwinn DX Cruiser in the back of a truck Monday afternoon while the TMZ Celebrity Tour was taking some lucky guests around Hollywood. Normally, we spot celebs, but this time we found this memorable celeb ride outside Bonhams auction house on Sunset Blvd.
Bonhams is known for its unique auctions, with sales of everything from Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol art to Rush drummer Neil Peart's drumkit -- and everything in between.
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The auction house had its Pop Culture: Then & Now auction last month, with the whimsical bicycle from "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" fetching $140,000 ... so it seems the sweet ride was about to be shipped to the winning bidder.
As we reported, Paul died back in July after a private battle with cancer.
That's one iconic piece of cinema history right there ... so, here's hoping it's going to someone who will cherish it BIG time.
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Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Keefe D Gets Bail ... You're Free for $750k!!!
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The man cops say is responsible for Tupac Shakur's death can walk out of jail today as he waits for his criminal trial to get going -- but only if he can come up with a helluva lot of cash.
Duane Davis -- AKA, Keefe D -- was in court out in Vegas Tuesday for a hearing on his potential release on bail pending his criminal trial ... where his legal team was arguing before a judge that their client wasn't a danger to society, nor was he a flight risk if they'd agree to cut him loose from lockup until the trial.
Mind you, Keefe's been in the Clark County jail since late September -- when he was first indicted for the murder of Tupac and taken into custody by cops ... the first big break in the cold case for a long, long time.
Remember ... Keefe's been out there publicly claiming to have been in the car that night way back in 1996, when Tupac was shot and killed while riding passenger with Suge Knight.
Keefe has suggested he wasn't the trigger man himself, but he's also the only one left alive to prosecute over the long-unsolved crime -- and Vegas officials finally brought him in.
Keefe's legal team pointed out that the proof was in the pudding in terms of Keefe not being a risk -- openly asking the court, if he was so dangerous, why did it take so long for cops to haul him in, even though his affiliation with the Tupac murder was well-known for a while.
They also doubled down on his not guilty plea -- saying he only said all that stuff about Pac's murder for entertainment/monetary gain ... but prosecutors pushed back, arguing this guy was a cold-blooded killer and absolutely should not be out on the streets.
In the end, the judge agreed to let him out pending trial ... but set his bail pretty high at $750,000. He also said even if Keefe could cough up the dough, he'll be confined to house arrest with electronic monitoring while he waits for his trial.
Until he's able to post bail, Keefe will remain behind bars.
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Sinéad O'Connor Cause of Death Revealed
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Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, British authorities announced Tuesday.
A rep for London's Southwark Coroner's Court tells TMZ ... she passed away from "natural causes" and "the coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death."
As we reported, cops in London responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at a residence ... arriving to find the 56-year-old singer already dead. Attempts were made to revive her, but they were unsuccessful.
Sinéad's 17-year-old son, Shane, died by suicide in early 2022 just 2 days after going missing from the hospital while on suicide watch. After his death, Sinéad called her son "the very light of my life" ... begging for him to be at peace.
She expressed more grief about Shane less than 2 weeks before her death, saying on social media, "He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him."
Sinéad has also struggled with her mental health in the past, telling Dr. Phil in 2017 she'd attempted suicide 8 times in a year.
She also was reported missing the year before, allegedly threatening to jump off a bridge -- but Sinéad was found safe and said the suicide claims were BS.
Sinead O'Connor, Conor McGregor and the thousands of Irish fans who had taken over Las Vegas for UFC 189 gave us one of the most incredible walkouts the UFC has ever seen.
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The singer's seen a ton of love from the community since her death ... including from Conor McGregor, who had her sing during his 2015 walkout at UFC 189 in Las Vegas. He told TMZ, "The world has lost a beautiful voice and an even more beautiful person."
Pink and Brandi Carlile also paid tribute to her, jumping on stage together to perform a moving rendition of Sinéad's hit song, "Nothing Compares 2 U."
We discussed Sinéad's legacy in a recent episode of the Last Days Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Sinéad O'Connor Causa de muerte revelada
Sinéad O'Connor falleció de causas naturales, anunciaron las autoridades británicas el martes.
Southwark Coroner, representante del Tribunal de Londres, dice a TMZ que murió de "causas naturales" y "el juez de instrucción, por tanto, ha cesado su participación en su muerte".
Como informamos, los policías de Londres respondieron a un informe sobre una mujer que no respondía en una residencia. Cuando llegaron encontraron a la cantante de 56 años ya muerta. Intentaron reanimarla, pero no tuvieron éxito.
El hijo de Sinéad, Shane, de 17 años, murió por suicidio a principios de 2022, dos días después de desaparecer del hospital mientras estaba bajo vigilancia por intento de suicidio. Después de su muerte, Sinéad llamó a su hijo "la luz de mi vida", rogando por que estuviera en paz.
La cantante expresó más dolor por Shane menos de 2 semanas antes de su muerte, diciendo en las redes sociales: "Él era la única persona que siempre me amó incondicionalmente. Estoy perdida en el bardo sin él".
Sinéad también había estado luchando con su salud mental en el pasado. En 2017, le dijo al Dr. Phil en 2017 que había intentado suicidarse 8 veces en un año.
También fue reportada como desaparecida el año antes. Supuestamente, habría amenazado con saltar de un puente, pero fue encontrada a salvo y dijo que las afirmaciones de suicidio eran mentira.
Sinead O'Connor, Conor McGregor and the thousands of Irish fans who had taken over Las Vegas for UFC 189 gave us one of the most incredible walkouts the UFC has ever seen.
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Sinéad ha recibido una tonelada de amor de la comunidad desde su muerte, incluyendo de Conor McGregor, que la hizo cantar durante su 2015 walkout en UFC 189 en Las Vegas. Le dijo a TMZ: "El mundo ha perdido una hermosa voz y una persona aún más hermosa".
Pink y Brandi Carlile también subieron juntas al escenario para rendirle homenaje. Ambas interpretaron una emotiva versión del éxito de Sinéad, "Nothing Compares 2 U".
Franz Beckenbauer German Soccer Legend Dead At 78
Franz Beckenbauer -- a German soccer icon widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport -- has died at 78 years old, his family announced.
Beckenbauer was a legend in the game ... leading his home country of West Germany to three World Cups -- once as a player in 1974, and again as a head coach in 1990. He is one of three people in history to have won as both a player and a coach.
"It is with deep sadness that we announce that my husband and our father, Franz Beckenbaur, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by family," his family said in a statement.
Beckenbauer was born in Munich and went on to star for Bayern Munich from 1964 to 1977. During his time at the club level, he won three European cups and five league titles.
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer released a statement about his passing ... speaking on the impact Beckenbauer left on the club.
"There are no words to express how great our grief is, and the gap that Franz Beckenbauer leaves behind," Hainer said.
"As a player, he brought a sense of effortlessness, elegance and magic to the pitch. Franz Beckenbauer brought the glamour. Even after his playing career, he left an indelible mark on FC Bayern and football, and his legacy cannot be measured in titles. The FC Bayern family is eternally grateful to him, and I personally mourn the loss of a friend."
Beckenbauer's excellence on the pitch earned him the nickname "Der Kaiser," which translates to "the emperor." He played in 103 international matches for Germany ... serving as a captain for 50 of them.
Der Kaiser had a very decorated individual career ... having won the Ballon d’Or award in 1972 and 1976. In 1977, he decided to take his career international, joining the New York Cosmos.
He played for the Cosmos from 1977 to 1980, and one final time in 1983. During that period, he played alongside Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, winning three North American Soccer League trophies.
The soccer legend announced his retirement in 1983 at the age of 38, but continued to receive accolades past his career. Beckenbauer was named to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2000, he was named Germany’s Footballer of the Century for his excellent efforts. He also received the FIFA Centennial Player and Football Personality Award in 2004.
One of his final great achievements was as an official ... helping his home country Germany win its bid to host the 2006 World Cup.
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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'Caddyshack' & 'Tron' Star Cindy Morgan Dead at 69 ... Roommate Called Cops
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3:49 PM PST -- The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... Cindy's roommate called cops to their Lake Worth Beach home on Dec. 30, 2023 -- saying she returned home from a holiday trip, knocked on Cindy's door in their residence ... but got no response.
The roommate told officers she smelled a strong odor emanating from inside and called 911, noting the last she'd seen CM alive was on Dec. 19. Cops went in and found Cindy dead in her room ... with no foul play suspected. An investigation is underway.
3:22 PM PST -- A county rep confirms to TMZ that Cindy died of "natural causes."
Cindy Morgan -- famous for her role in "Caddyshack" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed the actress' passing in the area, but no further details about when she died or under what circumstances were immediately available. We've also confirmed her body is currently at a local funeral home there in Florida.
Morgan will likely best be remembered for playing Lacey Underall in the famous 1980 comedy opposite Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield -- portraying the country club owner's hot niece who captures the attention of pretty much every male character.
She had quite a few scenes in there ... and was memorable as the key temptress in the flick. There's one notable scene she shared with Chevy, where she tried seducing him at a party.
While she was great in "Caddyshack," Cindy had actually starred in several other big films throughout her career ... specifically, in "Tron" -- where she played 2 big roles, Lora and Yori. In addition to this, she also starred in "Galaxis," "Silent Fury," "Up Yours" and other movies.
Her TV resume was even more impressive ... CM had roles on hit shows like "The Love Boat," "CHiPs," "Bring 'Em Back Alive," "The Fall Guy," "Falcon Crest," "Matlock," "Hunter," "The Highwayman," "Manusco, FBI," "The Larry Sanders Show," "Under Suspicion" and more.
Cindy's resume included 37 acting credits, and it looks like she'd been active as recently as 2022 with a voice role in an indie flick. We've tried reaching out to her team ... but haven't had any luck in tracking down someone who currently reps her.
She was 69.
RIP
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Nick y Aaron Carter Su hermana Bobbie Jean es enterrada en Florida... Su madre hace un discurso
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La difunta hermana de Nick y Aaron Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter, ha sido enterrada ... TMZ ha averiguado.
Fuentes con conocimiento directo nos dicen que Bobbie Jean fue enterrada el sábado por la mañana en Florida, en algún lugar afuera de la zona de Tampa. Nos dicen que fue una ceremonia pequeña y privada, con solo amigos y familiares cercanos entre los asistentes.
No está claro si el propio Nick estaba allí, pero nuestras fuentes dicen que la madre de Bobbie Jean, Jane, dio el discurso.
Aunque su hermano pequeño, Aaron Carter, fue enterrado en el sur de California, nos dicen que la tumba de Bobbie fue elegida para estar más cerca de Jane, para que pueda visitar a su hija con regularidad. TMZ también ha obtenido el obituario de Bobbie Jean y menciona a sus famosos hermanos, así como a su difunta hermana menor, Leslie, que también falleció trágicamente en 2012.
Fuimos los primeros en contar la historia, Bobbie Jean fue encontrada sin respuesta en su cuarto de baño el mes pasado y aunque estaba en libertad condicional por un cargo relacionado a las drogas, la policía dice que no encontraron narcóticos en la escena y no se sospecha de crimen violento. Se desconoce la causa de su muerte.
Bobbie solo tenía 41 años.
Que en paz descanse.
Nick & Aaron Carter Sister Bobbie Jean Buried in FL ... Mom Jane Gives Eulogy
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Nick and Aaron Carter's late sister, Bobbie Jean Carter, has been laid to rest ... TMZ has learned.
Sources with direct knowledge tell us Bobbie Jean was buried Saturday morning in Florida -- somewhere outside of the Tampa area, specifically. We're told it was a small, private ceremony ... with only close friends and immediate family in attendance.
Unclear if Nick himself was there, but our sources say BJ's mother, Jane, gave the eulogy.
Whereas her little brother, AC, was buried here in Southern California ... we're told Bobbie's gravesite was chosen to be closer to Jane, so that she can visit her daughter regularly. TMZ has also obtained Bobbie Jean's obituary, and it mentions her famous brothers as well as her late younger sister, Leslie, who also tragically passed away in 2012.
We broke the story ... Bobbie Jean was found unresponsive in her bathroom last month -- and while she was on probation on a drug-related charge ... cops say there were no narcotics found at the scene, and no foul play is suspected. Her cause of death is unknown.
Bobbie was only 41.
RIP
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'Speed Racer' Actor Killed In Plane Crash with Two Young Daughters
Christian Oliver -- the star of such films like "Speed Racer" and "Valkyrie" -- died along with his two young kids after their plane crashed into the sea near a Caribbean island.
The Hollywood actor and his daughters, Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, were the only passengers flying aboard a small single-engine jet Thursday as they headed to St. Lucia after taking off from J.F. Mitchell Airport on the Grenadine island of Bequia.
During the afternoon flight, the aircraft experienced an unexplained issue, causing it to plunge into the ocean shortly after it took off.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard launched a rescue effort assisted by fishermen and divers in the immediate area, but their efforts were futile. In the end, they recovered four bodies from the wreckage, identifying them as Oliver and his daughters as well as the pilot, Robert Sachs.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
As for Oliver's career, he was a longtime actor who landed roles in several major films, rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including George Clooney, Tobey Maguire and Cate Blanchett.
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Actor de 'Speed Race' Muere en un accidente áereo con sus dos hijas
Christian Oliver, protagonista de películas como "Speed Racer" y "Valkiria", murió junto a sus dos hijas pequeñas luego de que su avioneta se estrellara en el mar cerca de una isla del Caribe.
El actor de Hollywood y sus hijas, Madita, de 10 años, y Annik, de 12, eran las únicas pasajeras a bordo de un pequeño avión monomotor el jueves cuando se dirigían a Santa Lucía tras despegar del aeropuerto J.F. Mitchell en la isla granadina de Bequia.
Durante el vuelo de la tarde, la aeronave experimentó un problema inexplicable, lo que provocó que se precipitara al océano poco después de despegar.
Los guardacostas de San Vicente y las Granadinas lanzaron una operación de rescate con la ayuda de pescadores y buceadores de la zona, pero sus esfuerzos fueron inútiles. Al final, recuperaron cuatro cadáveres de entre los restos, identificándolos como el de Oliver y sus hijas, así como del piloto, Robert Sachs.
La causa del accidente está siendo investigada.
En cuanto a la carrera de Oliver, fue un actor de larga trayectoria que consiguió papeles en varias películas importantes, codeándose con algunos de los nombres más importantes de Hollywood, como George Clooney, Tobey Maguire y Cate Blanchett.
David Soul 'Starsky and Hutch' Star Dead at 80
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David Soul, famous for playing Detective Kenneth Hutchinson on the buddy cop TV series "Starsky and Hutch," is dead ... TMZ has learned.
The actor died Thursday at a hospital in London following a long term illness ... according to a family member. We're told David was surrounded by his family when he passed.
David suffered from a number of health issues in his life ... most notably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He blames COPD on a half-century of smoking three packs of cigarettes daily.
His wife Helen Snell said the "beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother died yesterday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family. He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend."
She added, "His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched."
David became a pop icon in the 1970s in his starring role as Hutch, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed detective opposite Paul Michael Glaser as Detective Dave Starsky. He appeared in all 92 episodes from 1975-79, covering four seasons on TV, and also directed a few episodes.
After "Starsky and Hutch," David landed roles in the 1979 TV miniseries "Salem's Lot" and the 1980 TV movie "Homeward Bound."
David and Paul also reprised their roles as Starsky and Hutch with a cameo appearance in the 2004 movie remake, "Starsky & Hutch," with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.
Before his Hutch fame, David got started in Hollywood in the mid-1960s with small TV roles on shows like "Flipper," "I Dream of Jeannie," and "Star Trek" -- and, interestingly, Clint Eastwood was an early supporter of David's talent ... as he cast him as one of the cops co-starring with him in the 1973 Dirty Harry film, "Magnum Force."
He was also a very successful singer/songwriter ... scoring a number-one hit in 1976 with "Don't Give Up On Us."
David moved to the UK in the 90s and began starring in West End stage productions and British TV shows. He eventually became a British citizen in 2004.
He's survived by his wife and 6 children from previous relationships.
David was 80.
RIP
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David Soul protagonista de 'Starsky y Hutch' muere a los 80 años
David Soul, famoso por interpretar al detective Kenneth Hutchinson en la serie de televisión "Starsky y Hutch", ha muerto... TMZ ha averiguado.
El actor murió el jueves en un hospital en Londres después de una batalla contra el cáncer, de acuerdo con un miembro de la familia. Nos dicen que David estaba rodeado de su familia cuando falleció.
David sufrió varios problemas de salud a lo largo de su vida, sobre todo la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. El actor culpaba de esta enfermedad al hecho de fumar tres paquetes de cigarrillos al día durante medio siglo.
Su esposa Helen Snell declaró que su "querido esposo, padre, abuelo y hermano falleció ayer tras una valiente batalla por la vida en la cariñosa compañía de su familia. Compartió muchos dones extraordinarios con el mundo como actor, cantante, narrador, artista creativo y querido amigo".
Y añadió: "Su sonrisa, su risa y su pasión por la vida serán recordadas por las muchas vidas que ha tocado".
David se convirtió en un icono del pop en la década de 1970 por su papel protagonista como Hutch, el detective de pelo rubio y ojos azules, junto a Paul Michael Glaser, interpretando al detective Dave Starsky. Apareció en los 92 episodios de 1975-79, cubriendo cuatro temporadas en televisión y también dirigió algunos episodios.
Después de "Starsky y Hutch", David consiguió papeles en la miniserie de televisión de 1979 "Salem's Lot" y en el telefilme de 1980 "Homeward Bound".
David y Paul también retomaron sus papeles como Starsky y Hutch con una aparición en el remake de la película de 2004, "Starsky & Hutch", con Ben Stiller y Owen Wilson.
Antes de la fama de Hutch, David inició su carrera en Hollywood a mediados de la década de 1960 con pequeños papeles de televisión en series como "Flipper", "I Dream of Jeannie" y "Star Trek". Curiosamente, Clint Eastwood fue uno de los primeros en apoyar el talento de David, ya que lo eligió para interpretar a uno de los policías que coprotagonizaban con él la película de 1973 "Magnum Force", de Dirty Harry.
También fue un cantante y compositor de gran éxito, consiguiendo el número uno en 1976 con "Don't Give Up On Us".
David se trasladó al Reino Unido en los años 90 y empezó a actuar en producciones teatrales del West End y en programas de la televisión británica. En 2004 obtuvo la nacionalidad británica.
Le sobreviven su esposa —Helen Snell— y 6 hijos de relaciones anteriores.
David tenía 80 años.
Que en paz descanse.
Pelea fatal Un hombre muere tras caerse a las vías del tren ... Atropellado por el Metro
Un hombre en Filadelfia falleció luego de ser atropellado por un tren, y terminó en las vías por estar luchando con otro hombre mientras estaba en la plataforma del metro.
El video muestra a los dos hombres peleando en la estación, cuando uno de ellos recibe un puñetazo y cae a las vías justo cuando el tren está llegando y atropella su cuerpo.
Las personas que vieron el incidente empezaron a gritar y se acercaron corriendo a buscar su cuerpo bajo el tren.
La policía dice que el hombre murió en el incidente y que una persona de interés fue detenida en la siguiente estación.
La fatal pelea ocurrió el jueves por la noche en la estación de la calle 34, en el área de la ciudad universitaria de Filadelfia. Esta se encuentra entre los campus de la Universidad de Pensilvania y la Universidad de Drexel.
La policía dice que están investigando la muerte del hombre como un homicidio.
El incidente ya está causando un dolor de cabeza para los viajeros de la ciudad. Cuando el servicio de tren se detiene en la zona, la gente es obligada a subirse a los autobuses para llegar a donde tengan que ir.
Aún no está claro el motivo de la pelea. Aunque en los últimos años se han producido múltiples incidentes violentos en el metro, el de Filadelfia podría ser el más espeluznante.
Fatal Fight Man Falls Onto Train Tracks, Dies ... Run Over By Subway
A man in Philadelphia is dead after being run over by a train ... and he ended up on the tracks because he was fighting another man while they were on the subway platform.
Video shows two men fighting in the subway station when one guy takes a punch and falls down onto the tracks just as a train is pulling in and runs over his body.
Folks who saw the incident play out start screaming and rush over to look for his body under the train.
Police say the man died in the incident, and a person of interest was arrested at the next station.
The fatal fight went down Thursday evening at 34th Street Station in Philly's University City area ... which is between the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Cops say they are investigating the man's death as a homicide.
It's already causing a headache for commuters ... train service is stopped in the area and folks are instead being forced to hop on buses to get where they need to go.
It's still unclear why the men were fighting. While there have been multiple violent incidents in subways in recent years, this Philly incident might be the most grisly.
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Oscar Pistorius Paroled From South African Prison After 9 Years ... Murdered Girlfriend On Valentine's Day
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Oscar Pistorius just caught a break, getting paroled from a South African lockup after serving more than half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his girlfriend.
The former Olympian -- who competed with his lower legs amputated -- returned home Friday after being whisked out of Atteridgeville Prison in the South African capital of Pretoria, according to a statement by the country's Department of Correctional Services.
Following his 9 years of incarceration, Pistorius will now be on parole for 5 years, staying most likely at his uncle's mansion with armed security and guard dogs. The conditions of his parole were not disclosed, except he is not allowed to speak with the media.
As you may recall, Pistorius fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in his Pretoria home on February 14, 2013, pumping four bullets into her through a locked bathroom door.
Pistorius claimed self-defense, believing she was a burglar who broke into his house.
Prosecutors didn't buy it, accusing Pistorius of killing Steenkamp in anger during a Valentine's Day fight and charging him with murder and a firearms offense.
At his 2014 trial, a judge convicted Pistorius of the lesser charge of manslaughter, sentencing him to 5 years in prison.
But, prosecutors won their appeal to a higher court, which tossed Pistorius' original conviction, upgrading the charge to murder with a six-year prison term.
Even that was not enough for prosecutors, who appealed again, arguing the sentence was too lenient. South Africa's Court of Appeal agreed, handing Pistorius a 13-year sentence.
In March 2023, Pistorius became eligible for parole under a South African law that affords prisoners the opportunity to serve half their sentences if they have shown good behavior and fulfilled other requirements behind bars.
As a side note, Pistorius became the first ever double amputee runner to participate in the Olympics after his lower legs were removed as a baby due to a medical condition. He competed with prosthetic legs in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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Oscar Pistorius Queda en libertad condicional tras 9 años en la cárcel Su novia fue asesinada el Día de San Valentín
Oscar Pistorius acaba de salir en libertad condicional de una cárcel en Sudáfrica después de cumplir más de la mitad de su condena de 13 años por el asesinato de su novia.
El ex atleta olímpico, que compitió con parte de sus piernas amputadas, regresó a casa el viernes después de ser liberado de la prisión de Atteridgeville en la capital sudafricana de Pretoria, según un comunicado del Departamento de Servicios Correccionales del país.
Tras 9 años de encarcelamiento, Pistorius estará en libertad condicional durante 5 años, probablemente en la lujosa mansión de su tío, con seguridad armada y perros guardianes. No se han revelado las condiciones de su libertad condicional, excepto que no se le permite hablar con los medios de comunicación.
Como recordarán, Pistorius le disparó cuatro balas a su novia, Reeva Steenkamp, en su casa en Pretoria el 14 de febrero de 2013, a través de la puerta cerrada del baño.
Pistorius alegó defensa propia, tras creer que era una ladrona que había entrado a su casa.
La fiscalía no se lo creyó, acusó a Pistorius de matar a Steenkamp por ira durante una pelea el día de San Valentín y lo acusó de asesinato y de un delito con arma de fuego.
En su juicio de 2014, un juez condenó a Pistorius por el cargo menor de homicidio involuntario, sentenciándolo a 5 años de prisión.
Sin embargo, los fiscales ganaron su apelación ante un tribunal superior, que anuló la condena original de Pistorius, elevando el cargo a asesinato con una pena de seis años.
Ni siquiera eso fue suficiente para los fiscales, que apelaron de nuevo, argumentando que la sentencia era demasiado indulgente. El Tribunal de Apelación de Sudáfrica les dio la razón y condenó a Pistorius a 13 años de prisión.
En marzo de 2023, Pistorius podrá optar a la libertad condicional en virtud de una ley del país que ofrece a los presos la oportunidad de cumplir la mitad de sus condenas si han mostrado buena conducta y cumplido otros requisitos entre rejas.
Como nota al margen, Pistorius se convirtió en el primer corredor con doble amputación de la historia en participar en los Juegos Olímpicos después de que le extirparan la parte inferior de las piernas cuando era un bebé debido a una afección médica. Compitió con prótesis en los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012.