The former Paralympic champion, who killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013, completed half of his more than 13-year sentence and was granted parole on Friday. His release is a major news story both in South Africa and beyond. The nation was enthralled with the twists and turns of his trial almost ten years ago. The double amputee created history in 2012 by being the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics in London. Over the course of three Paralympic Games, she earned six gold medals. However, Pistorius has since been found guilty of murder. Pistorius, a killer and paralympian, was released on parole. He’s not a famous person trying to make a comeback after going out of style or facing personal issues.