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A little girl dead. A cult on trial. A tragedy that should have never happened.
The Saints unravels the harrowing story of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, whose parents and their secretive religious group denied her life-saving medical care - choosing prayer over treatment, with fatal consequences. Award-winning journalist Pippa Bradshaw takes you inside one of Australia’s most confronting cases of religious extremism, exposing how blind faith turned deadly. With exclusive interviews, chilling police interrogations, and expert analysis, this gripping series lays bare the sinister side of excessive devotion. How did no one stop it? And could it happen again?
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Recent Episodes
S2E25 Starting to Heal: Bondi Paddle-Out
In a powerful show of unity and healing, five days on, thousands from the Bondi community gathered for a paddle-out to reclaim their beach. An image of resilience broadcast around the world, sending…
S2E24 Teen's Brave Act: “Spread The Light In The Darkness”
An act of extraordinary courage by a teenage girl - In a moment of instinctive, selfless bravery she ran from safety to shield two toddlers from the gunfire. The 14-year-old was shot in the leg while…
S2E23 Reuven Morrison "My Dad Was A Hero"
Reuven Morrison died a hero. His final act of bravery has been seen around the world - chasing after one of the gunman who'd just been disarmed, hurling objects at him. His daughter, Sheina Gutnick…
S2E22 Family Separated Trying To Escape
Schmel and Yael were at the Hanukkah event with seven of their 10 children. When the shooting began, they threw themselves over two who were within reach to protect them. But in the chaos and panic,…
S2E21 Tibor Weitzen "He Shielded Mum"
Great grandfather Tibor Weitzen was killed in the Bondi terror attack. The 78-year-old died a hero, shielding his wife from the shooters. They were married for 56 years. His daughter Hannah shared…
S1E20 Shooter's Chilling Words Before Attack
24-year-old Naveed Akram is now an accused terrorist - charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder. On December 14, a former colleague immediately recognised him as one of the gunmen in…
S2E19 Peter Meagher “He Lived A Life Of Service”
Peter Meagher lost his life at Bondi on December 14. The former police officer was working as a photographer at the Hannukah event. He was a much-loved and respected member of the Randwick Rugby…
S2E18 The Bravery of Bondi's Lifeguards: Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins
Bondi's Lifeguards shared their stories with Leila McKinnon for A Current Affair - Head Lifeguard Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins praising his team. Many of them were among the first to spring into action that…
S2E17 "It's A Miracle That He's Alive"
86-year-old Semyon Teplitsky was shot in the attack. His daughter Victoria says his partner used her belt as a emergency tourniquet and saved his life. While waiting for him to undergo further…
S2E16 Story Of Survival
A survivor of December 14, Vlad had been celebrating at the Hanukkah event with his eight-year-old son. Just metres from the gunmen on the footbridge, he threw himself over his child as the…
S2E15 Collision Of The Predictable And Surreal
Speaking on behalf of his community, and sharing stories of the victims, Executive Council of Australian Jewry Co-CEO Alex Ryvchin joined Karl and Sarah on Today. He says their fears of an attack…
S2E14 Rabbi Eli Schlanger: "A Man Filled With Light"
Rabbi Eli Schlanger was one of the 15 innocent people killed in the attack. The 41-year-old father of five has been remembered as an inspirational man, filled with "absolute light". This episode,…
S2E13 The Kindness Of Strangers
Amidst the tragedy, the kindness of strangers shone bright at Bondi, highlighted by these stories shared with 2GB's Ben Fordham the following day. Among them - Lissy Abrahams who, with her adult…
S2E12 Ahmed Al Ahmed: "This Guy's A Hero"
He captured the moment a hero - Ahmed Al Ahmed - tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen. Theodore filmed the video that has gone viral around the world. Speaking to Karl & Sarah on Today, he…
S2E11 Bondi Rescue
The heroics of Bondi's lifeguards on December 14 undoubtedly saved lives. Ben Davies is a former lifeguard and creator of the 'Bondi Rescue' TV show. As the shooting unfolded, he joined the local…
S2E10 "Everyone Showed Courage"
Young volunteer lifeguard Trent Tur was on a break, having a surf, when the shots rang out. Speaking with Today's Karl and Sarah the following morning, he shared with Australians the bravery and…
S2E9 "The First Thing I Thought Was I'll Run In To Help"
In the midst of the chaos, Bondi local Jacob Barnfield ran toward the gunfire. Live on Today, the following morning, he recalls storming the bridge with police as they took down the shooters. See…
S2E8 "Everyone Was Trying To Help Eachother"
Nine's Amelia Ballinger was enjoying the afternoon by the beach with friends when they heard the gunfire. She returned to Bondi the following morning to speak with Karl and Sarah on Today.See…
S2E7 The Moment It Began
Bridget Sarks and her partner Tommy were just metres from the gunmen as they got out of their car and started shooting. She spoke with Karl & Sarah on Today the following morning. See…
S2E6 "They Won't Grow Up In Fear. I Won't Let Them"
It had very quickly become clear that a ‘Hanukkah By the Sea’ event was the target of the attack.Danny Burkovic and his family were at another Hanukkah celebration nearby. Speaking with Mark Levy and…
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