Olympic ‘Blade Runner’ Oscar Pistorius who shot girlfriend struggles to find job after prison time: report

The double-amputee formerSouth Africantrack starOscar Pistoriusis struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a “shadow” of the man he once was, according to a new report.

It seems that Oscar Pistorius is finding it difficult to reintegrate into society and secure employment following his release from prison after serving nine years for the tragic shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Reports indicate that his efforts to find a job have been unsuccessful so far, with one source mentioning his role as a handyman and janitor at a local church. His struggles might be attributed to the notoriety of his case and the public perception of him as “too toxic” to employ.

Despite the challenges he faces, Pistorius is reportedly volunteering as a handyman and janitor at a local church, which could be seen as a positive step towards rebuilding his life after prison. However, it remains to be seen if he will be able to find a more stable job in the future.

Given the circumstances, it’s clear that Pistorius’s case has left a lasting impact on his life and career, and his journey towards reintegration into society will likely continue to be challenging.

Pistorius, now 37, served nine years of a 13-year prison sentence for fatally shooting his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, 29, on Valentine’s Day in 2013.

At trial, he maintained that he thought Steenkamp was a burglar when he opened fire through a closed bathroom door in the middle of the night.

Now he’s struggling to find work and has reportedly been shunned by the running community.

Prosecutors, however, said he knew she was the one on the other side because they had just had an argument, and he watched her run in and slam the door.

After he made parole in January, he moved in with his uncle in a mansion in Waterkloof.

Before he was a killer, Pistorius was a Paralympic track star who earned the name “Blade Runner” due to the prosthetic legs he ran on in races with able-bodied men. He made history when he competed in the 2012 London Olympics.