Pistorius prays for Reeva: memorial or publicity stunt?

Some wonder why details of the Blade Runner's private service were leaked to the media

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OSCAR PISTORIUS has held a memorial service for his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, whom he shot dead at his home on Valentine's Day. But questions are being asked as to how and why news of the "private" ceremony ended up being leaked to the media.

The Olympic and Paralympic sprinter held the ceremony at his uncle's house near Pretoria, where he is living after being granted bail as he awaits trial for the premeditated murder of the model.

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