Coroner to examine possible government failings in Elizabeth Struhs death
The coroner will look at possible problems with contact by government bodies. These include Child Safety and Queensland Police.
An inquest into the death of Elizabeth Struhs, 8, is set to begin in Brisbane. Elizabeth died at her family's home in Rangeville, Toowoomba, in January 2022.
In the days before she died, her parents stopped giving her lifesaving insulin. They believed God would heal her.
Members of the faith-healing church known as the Saints prayed for her. This happened as she got worse.
Fourteen people are serving prison sentences for her manslaughter. Coroner Ainslie Kirkegaard will examine possible issues with contact by several government bodies.
These are Child Safety, Education, Queensland Police, Queensland Corrective Services and Queensland health services. The inquest will ask whether government authorities failed to protect Elizabeth.
Up to 30 witnesses are expected. The inquest is due to run until 23 October.
- 8 years old
- Age at death
- Rangeville, Toowoomba
- Place of death
- 14 people serving prison sentences
- Convictions
- Up to 30
- Witnesses expected
Why it mattersThe answers matter to anyone who uses child safety or health services. This holds true when a child is at risk.
AustraliaThe inquest puts Queensland's child safety, police, corrections and health services under the spotlight.
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