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While initially convicted of first-degree murder in Worden’s death, he was eventually declared not guilty by reason of insanity — diagnosed as schizophrenic — and was institutionalized until his death due to complications from cancer in 1984.

While she did kill her children, she was "not guilty of murder by reason of insanity," her lawyer said.

"She has killed her children but she is not guilty of murder by reason of insanity," Ms Smith said.

Her boyfriend, Gogoa Lois Tape, 28, previously admitted manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and carrying a knife.

Mosquera admitted killing Mr Alfonso but had claimed it was manslaughter by reason of loss of control.