Lisa Batstone charged with murder of daughter Teagan

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Teagan Batstone was found in the vehicle in Surrey, British Colombia
Police were called and discovered the car in a ditch on Wednesday
Lisa Batstone has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder
41-year-old appeared in court and asked judge to be seen by a psychiatrist
Teagan's father has said he is devastated by the loss of his daughter
He split with the victim's mother six years ago and lives in Ottawa

Published: 19:23 EST, 11 December 2014 | Updated: 02:41 EST, 12 December 2014

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A mother has been charged with murder after the body of her eight-year-old daughter was discovered in the trunk of her car.

Teagan Batstone was found dead after police were called to a vehicle that had rolled into a ditch in Surrey, British Columbia, on Wednesday.

Lisa Batstone was arrested a day later and appeared in court on Thursday facing second-degree murder charges in the death of her only child. Her lawyer was not present and she asked to be seen by a psychiatrist.

The 41-year-old posted a photo of the pair on Facebook during a day out zip-lining just four days before Teagan's death.

Tragedy: Teagan Batstone wad found dead after police were called to a vehicle that had rolled into a ditch in Surrey, British Columbia, on Wednesday. Her mother Lisa (left) has been charged with killing her

Last photo: The 41-year-old posted a picture on Facbook of the pair on a zip-wire just four days before the youngster's death

Her father, Gabe Batstone, from Ottawa, had just returned home from spending the weekend with the youngster and told CBC News he is devastated by the loss of his 'beautiful daughter'.

He wrote on Twitter today: 'Life will never be the same after losing my daughter to murder… We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Teagan. Beloved daughter, sister who deserved so much more.'

He later tweeted: 'Thanks for the condolences. I am unable to talk without sobbing but tomorrow I hope to share great memories of my love Teagan Erin Batstone.'

Mr Batstone divorced the suspect six years ago and splits his time between Ottawa and Vancouver. He has two other sons and has brought in grief counsellors to advise him on how to break the horrifying news.

The youngster would fly to her father's home in Ottawa four times a year, where she would spend time with her two-year-old half-brother and her eight-year-old stepbrother.

Scene; Police initially responded to a traffic call but then made the horrifying discovery when they inspected the vehicle

Distraught: Teagan's father Gabe (right) who lives in Ottawa, said he was devastated by the loss of his 'beautiful daughter' and had last seen her at the weekend

Popular: A neighbor said Teagan had many friends who were always out playing together

Family: The youngster would fly to her father's home in Ottawa four times a year, where she would spend time with her two-year-old half-brother and her eight-year-old stepbrother

On Wednesday afternoon, police were called to what they believed was a 'minor motor vehicle' accident, but saw the car was in a ditch in a rural area. They then arrested Batstone at the scene.

It was then that they found Teagan's body in the trunk. The cause of her death has not yet been confirmed.

Maria Hachullu, Batstone's neighbor, told CBC she was 'super friendly' and that Teagan had many friends who were always out playing together.

'We talked over our balconies,' Hachullu said. 'She was a very normal, kind lady.'

Batstone will appear in court for another hearing on December 18.