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Inside the religious group linked to girl's death
TRUE CRIME
Twelve people who belong to a Toowoomba-based religious group known as The Saints have been charged with murder following the death of eight-year-old girl Elizabeth Struhs In January.
This is what we know about The Saints and what led up to the charges.
Video: Queensland Police
Police have alleged the 12 people arrested were at Elizabeth’s Meredith Crescent home in Rangeville in the days leading up to her death on January 7.
The allegations
They will further allege the accused members were aware that Elizabeth had Type 1 diabetes and that medication was withheld from her and did not call for help.
Instead, it is alleged the group held a prayer service and sang songs, believing God would save Elizabeth’s life, before her death.
Elizabeth's parents, Jason Struhs, 50, and Kerrie Struhs, 47, were charged with murder, torture and failure to supply the necessaries of life on January 11.
Seven women and five men, aged between 19 and 65, were arrested on July 5 after a morning raid on a Harristown house and also charged with Elizabeth’s murder.
Video: Queensland Police
The 12 charged on July 5
Acacia Naree Stevens
Alexander Francis Stevens
Camellia Claire Stevens
Andrea Louise Stevens
Loretta Mary Stevens
Sebastian James Stevens
Therese Maria Stevens
Zachary Alan Struhs
Lachlan Stuart Schoenfisch
Samantha Emily Crouch
Keita Courtney Martin
Brendan Luke Stevens
Made up of three family groups, The Saints strictly followed the King James Bible and held prayer sessions at the home of one of the families. They were not affiliated with any established church.
Who are The Saints
Elizabeth's older sister, Jayde, has spoken about what life was like in The Saints. Now 23, she told A Current Affair she left home at 16 after telling her mother she was a lesbian, which clashed with the family's religious beliefs.
Picture: A Current Affair
Jayde claimed being part of The Saints meant no medical intervention was allowed, Christmas was not to be celebrated and members' one duty in life was to serve God.
Words: Michael Nolan, Peter Hardwick and Kate Kyriacou
Producer: Andrew Piva																											

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