Reeva Steenkamp's family weep in court as Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years for murder - but say they will not appeal as 'nothing will bring her back'

Oscar Pistorius handed six year jail term for murdering Reeva Steenkamp
But he is likely to serve three years and could be out of prison by 2019
The conviction normally has a minimum standard sentence of 15 years
He hugged his family as he was led down following the lengthy hearing

The family of Reeva Steenkamp say they will not launch an appeal over her killer's six-year jail sentence insisting 'nothing will bring her back'.

Fallen superstar Oscar Pistorius was sent to jail over the murder this morning - but could be eligible to be considered for parole after serving just half of the sentence.

The one-time Olympic icon clutched at his family as he was led down to the cells to await his return to prison after being sentenced by Judge Thokozile Masipa.

At the same time, Reeva's parents June and Barry maintained a dignified silence and comforted the model's cousin Kim Martins as she wept in court.

Dup De Bruyn, solicitor for the Steenkamp family, said afterwards: 'The law has run its course, nothing will bring Reeva back.'


Fallen superstar Oscar Pistorius could be free in 2019 after a judge sentenced him for six years for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Arnold Pistorius (left), uncle of Oscar Pistorius, walks in front of the stand as Reeva Steenkamp's weeping cousin Kim Martins is comforted by Reeva's mother June andr husband Barry


Oscar Pistorius holds his sister Aimee Pistorius as he leaves the High Court after he was sentenced to six years for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp


Although the state were given the opportunity to announce an appeal against the decision, they declined to do so.

The 29-year-old runner's sister Aimee, wept loudly - her hands clasped to her face – as she watched her older brother descend into the bowls of Pretoria's High Court – where the latest chapter of Pistorius' extraordinary life has played out for the last two years.

Jenna Edkins, the double amputee's former girlfriend, who has reportedly moved back in with him to provide comfort during his last few weeks of freedom, whispered to him and held his sleeve as he passed slowly.