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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Barney Davis

Religious sect found guilty of manslaughter after prayer fails to heal diabetic girl

Elizabeth’s older sister Jayde Struhs told reporters she was “relieved” that those responsible for her death had been found guilty. - (BBC)

A young girl died after the religious sect her family were part of denied her vital insulin shots choosing to let God decide whether she lived or died.

Elizabeth Struhs, 8, passed away after fringe Christian group The Saints withheld her life-saving medication, believing that God would intervene.

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