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Pistorius family vows to give full support

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The family of Oscar Pistorius have said they will "support him every step of the way" ahead of his court appearance today – but the parents of the girlfriend he shot are still searching for answers.

In a television interview tonight, June Steenkamp says "there is only one person who knows what happened" when her daughter Reeva Steenkamp was killed.

The interview with Mrs Steenkamp and Barry Steenkamp comes as Pistorius – who is expected to stand trial later this year – is due to appear in court in Pretoria today.

Arnold Pistorius, uncle of the athlete, said the family fully stand behind him and said they were "shaken" by the pictures of the star's bloody bathroom which emerged last week.

He said: "We believe in him, love him and will support him every step of the way.

"We were shaken by the graphic images, leaked into the public domain this week, of the accident scene at Oscar's house.

"It has always been our plea that the legal process be allowed its run its course with integrity."

The 26-year-old double amputee and six-time Paralympic sprint champion has been charged with premeditated murder, but claims he shot 29-year-old Ms Steenkamp after mistaking her for an intruder.


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