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Elizabeth Struhs: Coroner weeps as sister speaks of young sibling's death

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  • A coroner broke down in tears in Brisbane after hearing from the sister of Elizabeth Struhs, an eight-year-old girl who died in January 2022. Elizabeth's father had agreed to stop giving her insulin for type-1 diabetes, in line with the beliefs of the religious group the Saints.
  • Her sister Jayde told the inquest about the childhood milestones Elizabeth would never reach. Elizabeth's parents were jailed for 14 years after being found guilty of manslaughter in 2025.
  • The coroner's findings will be delivered at a later date.
Elizabeth Struhs: Coroner weeps as sister speaks of young sibling's death
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