It has emerged that the photographs that were taken from the murder scene in paralympian Oscar Pistorius’s house are not the official ones that investigators took.

Police spokesperson Phuti Setati says they are investigating the origin of the photos. “The origin of the photo’s in question is not known to the police. However, we wish to indicate that our investigation in this matter is on track and won’t be distracted by this kind of tactics. And will look into the matter with a view if it warrants any investigation,” says Setati.

The pictures of the murder scene where paralympian Pistorius shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines Day have been broadcast on an international television station.

The more than three minute insert shows several pictures taken at the scene, including the toilet door through which Pistorius shot Steenkamp. The picture of the toilet door show bullet holes beneath the level of the door handle, a missing door panel and a pool of blood next to the toilet.

Other pictures show a trail of blood down the stairs, blood smears on the stairs, blood spatters against the wall next to the stairs and drops of blood on a light coloured sofa.

Pistorius says he shot Steenkamp by accident as he thought she was an intruder and when he realized his mistake he tried desperately to save her life. The prosecution says he knew there was a person behind the door and had the intentions to kill when he fired the shots.

Pistorius was released on a R1 million bail and will appear in court again next week.
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