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Oscar Pistorius, a former Paralympic star from South Africa, was sent to jail in 2016 for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
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Steenkamp's family objected to his request for parole despite being eligible for early release after completing half of his sentence.
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On Friday, South Africa's prison authorities denied his parole request. They will review his case again in a year, but the reasons for the denial are not yet clear.
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The Department of Correctional Services stated that Pistorius did not complete the minimum detention period required for parole.
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Oscar Pistorius, who was loved by many in the Paralympic movement for his efforts to increase acceptance of disabled athletes, became infamous for a tragic incident.
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On Valentine's Day in 2013, he shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, who was a model and studying law.
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Pistorius, who had artificial legs made of carbon-fibre and was nicknamed "Blade Runner," went from being a popular figure to a convicted murderer.
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