Pistorius will appear in court on August 19 over the murder of his wife . The date would have been Karen Steenkamp 's 30th birthday . Pistorius said he mistook her for a home invader when he shot her in February . August 19 -- when he appears in court -- would have been Steenkamp 's 30th birthday . Police said they expect the trial to be postponed while lawyers decide on a trial date .
Pistorius will appear in court on August 19 over the murder of his wife . The date would have been Karen Steenkamp 's 30th birthday . Pistorius said he mistook her for a home invader when he shot her in February . Police said they expect the trial to be postponed while lawyers decide on a trial date .