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Rachel Hagan

Oscar Pistorius denied parole and remains behind bars for murdering girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius, a former Paralympics star and convicted murderer, has lost his parole hearing to be released from prison early after killing his girlfriend and will remain locked up.

He has so far served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering his then-girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines Day in 2013 and was hoping to be freed from prison today.

However Pistorius, now aged 36, lost his appeal and correctional services confirmed his parole has been denied.

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