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14 members of religious group convicted in 8-year-old’s death

December 9, 2025·1 hr 11 min·5 clips
Police found insulin in a cupboard as the 8-year-old girl died over four days, with cult members praying instead of helping.
This episode covers the conviction of 14 members of a religious cult in Australia for the manslaughter of 8-year-old Elizabeth Strues, who died after being denied insulin. Host Anna Garcia and guest Rich McHale discuss the legal nuances, cult dynamics, and whether justice was served, while also touching on related cases like stalking and teen prank trends.

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