Oscar Pistorius trial in death of Reeva Steenkamp to begin in March
By CNN Staff
August 19, 2013 -- Updated 0104 GMT (0904 HKT)
South African model Reeva Steenkamp died early on February 14, after a shooting at the Pretoria home of her boyfriend, Olympian Oscar Pistorius.
This undated handout picture released on February 14, 2013 by "Ice Models" in South Africa shows model Reeva Steenkamp.
Capacity Relations, the agency that represents Steenkamp, announced her death. "She was the kindest, sweetest human being; an angel on earth and will be sorely missed," the agency said on Twitter.
The model was born in Cape Town and grew up in Port Elizabeth. She later moved to Johannesburg, where she worked for various companies, including Toyota and cosmetics maker Avon.
Steenkamp, who had a law degree, has also worked as a presenter for FashionTV in South Africa and as a FHM covergirl.
Her passion included cars and cooking, and she was set to appear in the Tropika Island of Treasure Show on Saturday, according to the show's website.
"We are deeply saddened and extend our condolences to Reeva's family and friends," the show said in a message on its website.
Steenkamp died early Thursday after a shooting at the Pretoria home of Olympian Oscar Pistorius, her boyfriend. She is pictured here on February 07, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A picture taken on January 26, 2013 shows Olympian sprinter Oscar Pistorius posing next to his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
Pistorius' girlfriend dies on Valentine's Day
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- The trial of Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius will begin in March 2014, his attorney says
- Pistorius will appear in court Monday to be served with indictment
- Monday would have been Reeva Steenkamp's 30th birthday
- Pistorius says he mistook her for a home invader when he shot her in February
(CNN) -- The trial of Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, will begin in March 2014, his attorney Kenny Oldwage told CNN on Sunday.
The first phase will take place in March, but the entire trial could take place at various times across a year or more due to potential motions and postponements along the way.
Pistorius will be served with an indictment Monday following the completion of the investigation. It's the day that would have been Steenkamp's 30th birthday.
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Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder over the February shooting death.
The double amputee track star killed the woman he calls the love of his life on Valentine's Day in his home. He says he mistook her for a home invader.
The police investigation team "is convinced that the accused has a charge to answer," a police statement said.
The athlete's family said in June that he would resume running using his blade-shaped prosthetic legs.
Pistorius has started sprinting again for the sake of his emotional health, not for training to compete again, the family said.
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