A woman accused of murdering her daughter says the other woman was possessed by the devil.

Oklahoma City police say Juanita Gomez attacked her 33-year-old daughter over the weekend, KOCO reported.

According to documents, Gomez shoved a crucifix down her daughter's throat, watched her die and placed the body in the shape of the cross.

The victim's fiance said he found her Saturday morning.

He said her friends are planning a candlelight vigil.

Gomez is being held in the Oklahoma County Jail facing a first degree murder charge.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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