Pistorius will appear in court on February over the killing of his girlfriend . Following his court appearance Monday , the case is likely to be postponed while the prosecution and defense agree on a trial date , police said in a statement . The date would have been Oscar Pistorius 30th birthday . CNN says he mistook her for a home invader when he shot her in August 19 . Police say they expect the case to be postponed while lawyers agree on a trial date .
Pistorius will appear in court on February over the killing of his girlfriend . The date would have been Oscar Pistorius 30th birthday . CNN says he mistook her for a home invader when he shot her in August 19 . Police say they expect the case to be postponed while lawyers agree on a trial date .