The accused has been silent since his arrest but his family continues to speak on his behalf.<br/> <br />Oscar Pistorius' uncle, Arnold Pistorius, told South African TV on Wednesday his nephew is still in shock over his murder charge but his family is confident he will pull through.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNCLE OF OSCAR PISTORIUS, ARNOLD PISTORIUS, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Oscar will survive. He will have tough time going forward, but he is a survivor."<br/> <br />The uncle of the Olympic medalist now charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend said his nephew is not a violent person, calling him a "peacemaker."<br/> <br />He suggested Pistorius will lean on his faith to endure the trial ahead.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) UNCLE OF OSCAR PISTORIUS, ARNOLD PISTORIUS, SAYING:<br/> <br />"He spent a lot of time reading, especially reading his bible as his mother has taught him. (Reporter saying: "He asked for a bible.") Yes he asked for the bible. And Sheila, his mother, was extremely religious. That is perhaps the wrong word. She was a genuine Christian, a fun Christian, and that's why the kids will pull this through."<br/> <br />The interview comes the same day the chief investigator in the murder trial told the court a witness heard "non-stop shouting" before gunshorts went off in the early hours of Valentine's Day.
