UPDATE:: Carly Ann Harris handed hospital order for killing daughterCarly Ann Harris believed she had to "sacrifice" Amelia on 8 June to prove her own faith to God.
Carly Ann Harris, 38, was suffering from psychosis when she drowned four-year-old Amelia before burning her body on 8 June.
After being cleared of murder on the grounds of insanity, Ms Harris was made the subject of a hospital order.
Her mother said Ms Harris was "not a monster" and the family was devastated.
Jaqui Harris added: "I've gone beyond tears. She is my daughter and I am devastated and I have lost my daughter.
The facts are not disputed and jurors were told to consider the defendant's "profound" mental health issues.
Ms Harris, 38, from Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, denies murder and manslaughter at Newport Crown Court.
Jurors were told they must decide if she is not guilty of murder by reason of insanity or guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
The court heard Ms Harris described herself in police interviews as "a fallen angel and had to prove her strength", adding that Amelia would have to be "cold-washed and burned".
Jurors heard she told Amelia: "You're going to see the angels. See you in heaven."
Carly Ann Harris 'drowned child and tried to burn body' - BBC News
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