Killing of Lily Peters
| Killing of Lily Peters | |
|---|---|
 Lily Peters | |
| Location | Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Date | April 24, 2022 c. 9 p.m. (CST) |
Attack type | Child murder by strangulation, bludgeoning, child rape, necrophilia |
| Weapon | Stick |
| Victim | Iliana "Lily" Peters, aged 10 |
| Motive | Rape |
| Accused | Carson Peters-Berger |
| Charges | |
On April 24, 2022, Iliana Mae "Lily" Peters, a 10-year old American girl, was killed and raped in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The killing gained significant attention and media coverage due to the ages of both the victim and the suspect.
On April 26, 2022, Peters' cousin, 14-year old Carson Peters-Berger, was arrested on charges of murder and rape. The accused was originally publicly identified only by his initials "CPB". He may be tried as an adult due to the murder charge.
Murder
[edit]According to the criminal complaint, 14-year-old Carson Peters-Berger asked his cousin, 10-year old Lily Peters, to take a walk and explore a trail. Lily took her bike and Carson took his hoverboard. Once they were off the trail, it is alleged that Carson punched Lily in the stomach and pushed her to the ground, then hit her in the head three times with a large stick and strangled her until she was dead. Carson then allegedly raped Lily's dead body.
The criminal complaint alleged that Carson then became scared and fled, went home where he showered and cleaned his clothes, then went back to the scene and dragged Lily's body a few feet and covered her body with leaves.[1][2][3][4][5]
Investigation
[edit]Liliana Peters was reported missing by her father and her body was discovered the following day at 8:54am. Two days after Lily's killing, Carson was arrested and charged with her murder and rape. According to authorities, Carson confessed to killing Lily and that it was his plan the entire time to kill and rape her. Carson's bail was set at $1 million. If convicted, he would face a sentence of life in prison.[2][5][6]
In January 2024, it was determined that Carson would be tried as an adult. In February 2024, prosecutors said they were aiming for a trial date in April 2025.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Killing of Chippewa Falls girl: Charges reveal graphic details of Lily Peters' death". Fox 9. May 6, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ a b Balagtas, Tristan (May 9, 2022). "Teen Allegedly Lured Lily Peters off Trail with Intent to Sexually Assault and Kill Her: Complaint". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Kaska, Jimmie (May 6, 2022). "New details released in Lily Peters homicide case". www.weau.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Miller, Jax (May 9, 2022). "Criminal Complaint Reveals New Details In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Lily Peters". Oxygen Official Site. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ a b Lawson, Kyle (May 8, 2022). "Wisconsin teen recounted luring Lily Peters, 10, to horrific death in interview with Chippewa Falls police: Report". silive. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ McKinney, Matt (April 28, 2022). "Bail set at $1 million for boy accused of killing 10-year-old girl in Chippewa Falls". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ^ Knox, Heather (February 6, 2024). "Chippewa Co. DA "looking at trial dates in April 2025" for Lily Peters case". WEAU. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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