Until the fateful Valentine's Day in 2013, South African Oscar Pistorius was a globally respected exceptional athlete and role model. Then, in the early hours of February 14, he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Overnight, he was no longer the celebrated and beloved "Blade Runner," as he was known for his distinctive prosthetics, but the media was flooded with stories about his alleged unpredictability and his dark, violent side. The seven-month trial against Pistorius, broadcast live on television, became a worldwide media event. Its many surprising twists captivated millions. Author John Carlin closely followed the proceedings as an observer. He reports on Pistorius' tearful emotional outbursts and his relentless questioning by the prosecutor.