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Parents, 14 Others Convicted in Insulin Denial Death

1/31/2025

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Fourteen members of an Australian religious group, including the parents of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, were found guilty of manslaughter for denying her insulin, ultimately causing her tragic death in 2022. Their misguided faith in divine healing overshadowed the need for medical care. Sentencing is set for February 11, as justice seeks to address this heartbreaking loss.

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Story summary

Fourteen members of an Australian religious group, including the parents of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, were found guilty of manslaughter for denying her insulin, ultimately causing her tragic death in 2022. Their misguided faith in divine healing overshadowed the need for medical care. Sentencing is set for February 11, as justice seeks to address this heartbreaking loss.