Elizabeth Rose Struhs: Toowoomba religious group members face court over alleged murder of eight-year-old

Queensland police allege Elizabeth died at home after being denied life-saving medication in the belief songs and prayers would heal her

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Twelve members of a home-based religious group have faced court for the alleged murder of Elizabeth Rose Struhs after they allegedly denied the eight-year-old life-saving medication for six days in the belief their songs and prayers to God would heal her.

Facing Toowoomba magistrates court on Wednesday, Brendan Stevens, 60, was also charged with failing to supply the necessaries of life. His wife, Loretta, 65, and six other people bearing the surname Stevens, aged between 21 and 35, were among those facing court.

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