Hannah's Story

In January 2022, two parents were arrested on the front lawn of their Toowoomba home and charged over the death of their eight-year-old daughter, Elizabeth Struhs. In the months that followed a disturbing story unraveled of a religious cult with extreme beliefs, rejecting medical assistance and placing their complete trust in divine healing. In a rare and deeply personal interview, Elizabeth’s sister opens up about how their mother’s unwavering devotion to the cult leader shaped their childhood. She shares chilling details of life inside the cult, the suffocating control, and blind faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for a new podcast over the holidays, we recommend The Saints. Reporter Pippa Bradshaw unravels one of Australia’s most shocking and heartbreaking stories: the tragic death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs. All 14 members of the fringe religious group known as The Saints - including her own parents - were found guilty of her manslaughter, but many questions remain unanswered. How did it all go so wrong? How did an innocent child slip through every safety net? How did a system meant to protect her fail so spectacularly? And will those responsible for her death ever repent? Listen on AppleListen on SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia was left in shock when four young police officers were ambushed on the driveway of a property in the Queensland outback town of Wieambilla: two were executed in cold blood, two were forced to fight for their lives, and an innocent neighbour was murdered. Before the coronial inquest begins, we take you back to the 12th of December, 2022. How did a routine missing persons callout end in the deaths of Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, and neighbour Alan Dare? And how did two officers survive? Episodes 3 & 4 of The Ultimate Sacrifice are out Monday, July 22nd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A year on from Hannah's Story, host Melissa Downes and producer Jess Lodge share an update and invite you to listen to their new podcast, The Ultimate Sacrifice. Tap here for episodes 1 & 2, droping Monday, July 15th Apple Podcasts Spotify Two weeks before Christmas in 2022, what should have been a routine check by four young police officers on a remote property in Wieambilla turned into a massacre. Two officers and an innocent neighbour were murdered by religiously motivated conspiracy theorists before a six-hour firefight ended in the killers' deaths. As the coronial inquest approaches, a haunting question remains unanswered: how could this happen in our own backyard?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst the grief, there is a story of hope. There has to be, to give Hannah a voice and to ensure her legacy. So how are Hannah's family, friends and all those touched by the tragedy finding a way forward?  Sue & Lloyd Clarke are working tirelessly to turn Small Steps 4 Hannah into a movement: changing laws, education and conversation. Their commitment inspires others like the mysterious “Mr X” helping them turn a big dream into reality. Learn more here about Small Steps 4 Hannah  If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, please reach out for help. 1800 RESPECT  1800 737 732 Mensline  1300 78 99 78 Lifeline  13 11 14 Beyond DVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.