Kim Martin is probably one of the nicest people I've ever met. So brave of her to take the stand.

Martin says June was hysterical - someone was looking after her, she was very medicated #OscarPistorius MV

This is the definition of a victim impact statement: "It's ruined our family. It's ruined Uncle Barry and Aunt June. Reeva was everything."

#PistoriusTrial Martin's testimony has reduced several to tears - Sam Taylor, her mother Trish, Gina Myers, Kim Myers..all sobbing

pleased she is saying about the stress on Reeva's dad and the dignity they have shown throughout 

she's the wow factor for want of a better word - a seriously good witness to voice the impact of how this has affected the whole family 

June  

#OscarTrial Martin struggling to keep composure, breaks down again as she explains decision to testify today.

Martin says they told her she had their blessing and she must be Reeva's voice #OscarPistorius MV

RSteenkamp's father "would love to take stand but can't..." says Martin. June wipes her eyes in court. #OscarPistorius

#OscarTrial Martin: I spoke to Barry and June last night ahead of me speaking here, they said I must be Reeva’s voice. BB

the impact it's had on this family is devastating and Roux is asking for a slap on the wrists 

first time I've publicly seen her break down and still Aimee sit's there like a hard faced cow 

RT @karynmaughan: Martin reveals her massive mental anguish, which forced her and family members to get treatment for anxiety and depression

#PistoriusTrial Heartbreaking testimony from Reeva's cousin about the dramatic effect he shooting has had on whole family

Martin talks about Reeva Steenkamp's involvement in issues of women's rights and abuse. #OscarPistorius

That is the first time I have seen her give way to emotion too...none of OP's family have showed any emotion through this and OP only did when he came back from the break...which I would have bet my last pound on after the DT had words with him 

Martin: She was involved in women's empowerment. "Her thing was she wanted to stop girls allowing themselves to be in those situations."

Does Aimee Pistorius only have one expression? How can she sit there hard faced with this testimony? #OscarTrial#OscarPistorius  

wonder if OP's therapist will comfort any on the Steenkamps...I think not 

Martin now describes Reeva Steenkamp's modelling career and the hard work required to be successful. #OscarPistorius

#PistoriusTrial Kim Martin says she met #OscarPistorius once with Reeva in Cape Town on January 2 (2013)

Surely Roux will not cross examine Kim  

Martin is calmer as she talks about Reeva's passion for womens' rights and helping them escape abusive relationships. #PistoriusTrial

Martin: It was the first year she had not spent Christmas with her parents. #Pistorius

he's trying to get a non custodial sentence you bet your bottom dollar he'll cross 

the Myers are heartbroken too, it's hard to watch 

Geena Myers now sobs in court as Martin describes family life enjoyed by Reeva at their home. #OscarPistorius

don't think it will go down well 

it is and again I say how can Aimee and the rest of the Pistorius' sit there and not be affected by this testimony 

it's beyond me...I can't help but think what a selfish family they come across as 

doubt he'll care - he's only ever been in it for the money imo - technically he won because OP wasn't charged with murder so for him it's job done let's get a non custodial and I'll spend all the money you've paid me OP

my opinion of Roux as never faltered 

Martin: I remember thinking he was a very nice person. I didn't notice much affection between 2 of them. #OscarPistorius

#oscartrial Martin noticed Pistorius got agitated at slow service, Martin noted there wasn't much affection between them.

back to writing notes 

so Roux is not going to cross but ask 2 questions 

He walked away to take call, I asked Reeva if she was happy - she shrugged, said 'we have to talk' #oscartrial Martin says it's bothered her

Judge reminds counsel "that i am available only this week" before granting Nel's request for adjournment. #OscarPistorius

and we're adjourned till 9.30 tomorrow 

why have we got to rush Reeva's part of the case...this happened last time 

I have never believed that Reeva was the love of his life 

So Roux confirms, no real cross examination. Hardly a surprise to be fair.

the comment about a lack of affection between Reeva and OP is pretty striking - this was only a month before he shot her yet he was wanting to marry her 

down to Masipa being unavailable for the next 4 weeks and she did warn both sides it should finish this week - I read it could take as little as under an hour for her to reach her sentence because she doesn't need input from the two jurists 

I never believed that for one moment...the house he had viewed before he met her, yet in his testimony it was for them. If it was for them in December, why did she have nowhere to stay!!! he's an out an out liar  

I think she's made up her mind anyway 

   I'd say she's been paid to come to a satisfactory conclusion 

right I have to go and do some stuff laters 

I'm going to miss the sentence if it's after ten on Friday 

100% agree  

I'll text you with the result 

Phew that was another long catch up. .thanks ladies

Sounds like the sentence has already been agreed with the Judge and the defence team hence the yawning going on through this process, which is really only for show not anything else. .Sounds like Judgey doesn't listen very well either or has selective hearing when it suits her.. must have been paid off

Will miss this thread when the case officially finishes although do hope the Prosecution appeal the slap on the wrist sentence and it's televised and you lot can resurrect this thread again 

I'm not normally one for conspiracy theories and the like but in this case I really question her decision and whether she was paid off   it's been touted a lot that M'lady doesn't like Gerrie Nel and this is impacting on her decisions????? 

I will miss the thread as well