 The religious sect had been praying for her health. Fourteen people, including her parents, are on trial. Simon Atkinson reports. This was the first time the court here in Brisbane heard from any of the defendants since the trial began. Brendan Stevens, the leader of a small Christian group that called itself the Saints, said he wanted to give the judge their perspective on this case. Stevens is charged with murdering Elizabeth Strews, along with the girl's father, by withdrawing her insulin. The prosecutors say they knew the child would die as a result.