Oscar Pistorius freed from prison 11 years after killing model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oscar Pistorius was released from prison in South Africa more than a decade after murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. In a statement shared by the Steenkamp family lawyer on Friday, Reeva’s mother June said: “There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming back, and no amount of time served will bring Reeva back.” “We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence,” June Steenkamp said, adding her only desire was to be allowed to live in peace after Pistorius‘ release on parole. open image in gallery South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, right, and Reeva Steenkamp in 2012 Pistorius, who was born without fibulas and had both legs amputated below the knees before his first birthday, gained global fame in the early 2000s when he won Paralympic gold in the 200 metres at the Games in Athens. open image in gallery Reeva Steenkamp was a law graduate and a successful model In a Twitter statement, the campaign group Women for Change, who advocate for the rights of women and children in South Africa, said: “We believe that granting parole to someone convicted of killing another person sends a concerning message about accountability and justice in our country.