B.C. mother convicted of murdering her daughter dies in prison

CONTENT DISCLAIMER: Some readers may find details in this narrative distressing. Lisa Batstone, a mother from B.C. found guilty of her daughter's murder in 2014, has passed away in prison. Batstone was serving a life sentence with no eligibility for parole until 15 years for her second-degree murder conviction in her daughter Teagan's death. The Correctional Service Canada has announced Batstone's death which occurred in the Fraser Valley Institution in Abbotsford. The cause of her death remains undisclosed. Batstone was serving her ongoing sentence for second-degree murder that began on September 3, 2019, at the time of her demise.

The hearing of Batstone witnessed evidence that she had smothered her eight-year-old daughter to death using a plastic bag. The prosecution presented recorded video and audio clips wherein Batstone expressed a desire for her daughter to “be with Jesus”. The prosecution argued that Batstone had a clear intent of killing her child as she chose to smother her during her sleep, ensuring her daughter didn't endure any pain.