Jason Struhs and several members of a religious sect in Queensland were found guilty of the manslaughter of his daughter Elizabeth, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis. The family delayed calling for medical help for 36 hours, believing in resurrection through prayer. The trial revealed their extreme faith and previous neglect of medical care. Elizabeth's mother, Kerrie, had faced jail for not providing necessary care earlier. The case raises critical questions about the intersection of religious beliefs and child welfare, showing tragic consequences of faith overshadowing medical need.
I gave my little girl what she wanted. And I expect God to look after her.
I was thinking that she was in a better place now, he said. These are the end days.
I believe she would have got better and didn't need any medical assistance at all.
The courtroom heard hours of interviews with the Saints filmed by police, which provided insight into their beliefs.
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