Oscar Pistorius’ Father Reveals Rift Over Murder Guilt After Prison Release

Henke Pistorius, the father of Oscar Pistorius, has publicly revealed that their relationship is strained because he does not accept his son's guilt in the killing of Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius, a former Paralympic athlete, was convicted of murder after shooting Reeva through a locked bathroom door in 2013, a verdict his father disputes, believing Oscar acted out of fear and did not commit murder. Henke argues that the legal process forced Oscar to accept a murder conviction unfairly and views the initial conviction of culpable homicide as more accurate. Despite Oscar's parole release in January 2024 after serving nine years, Henke says they rarely speak because Oscar accepts his guilt while Henke firmly maintains his innocence. The father-son rift centers around differing beliefs about Oscar's culpability, with Henke emphasizing that the facts do not support a murder conviction and expressing willingness to stand by this viewpoint regardless of public opinion. Oscar has kept a low profile since his release and is reportedly living quietly with a new girlfriend.