Elizabeth Struhs's father baptised into Toowoomba religious group four months before her death, court hears

New detail about the religious group was revealed in a Supreme Court hearing involving 14 members who are charged with the little girl's death.

New detail about the Toowoomba religious group, known as The Saints, was revealed in a Supreme Court hearing, involving 14 members who are charged with the little girl's death. Among those facing charges are the parents of Elizabeth Struhs, along with the alleged leader of The Saints, 62-year-old Brendan Luke Stevens.Mr Stevens and Elizabeth's father, Jason Richard Struhs, 52, are both charged with murder. Elizabeth's mother, Kerrie Elizabeth Struhs, 49, and 11 other alleged members of The Saints, all face charges of manslaughter.

"The congregation membership is finite in number. It consists of three families, each family member is a part of the congregation," Ms Marco said. Mr Struhs's baptism was about one month after Elizabeth's mother, Kerrie Struhs, was convicted and sentenced, on July 15, 2021, to 18 months jail in the Toowoomba District Court.The leader of a religious group accused of murdering eight-year-old girl was part of Elizabeth Struhs' family for 17 years.

The other 11 defendants consist of members of the Struhs and Stevens families and members of The Saints group, who are each charged with manslaughter.

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