Found Deceased WI - Iliana Lily Peters, 10, left aunt's, didn't arr hm, bike fnd, Chippewa Falls, 24 Apr 22, *Arrest*

[Wild Rose]

My guess is this suspect did other things in those woods at other times. My other guess would be that he could not hide some red flags either.

 

[Tabulator]

This is heartbreaking for the city/community and for Lily's family. I am certain most everyone living there knows the who the boy is and, most likely, his friends. So very sad.

I feel ill.

 

[Yemelyan]

When a child is prosecuted as an adult as he is, does that mean he is sentenced and incarcerated with adults from this point forward?

I followed a very similar case (14 year old who sexually assaulted and murdered a six year old) and the judge in that case stated that one of the good reasons to move that case from juvenile to superior (adult) court was that in superior court sentencing he would have more flexibility in how the offender could be housed to keep him safe from other adult prisoners but at the same time keep everyone else safe from the offender - like the current case, he had made comments that led experts to believe that other incarcerated children would not be safe around him.

 

[amandab]

In my time here on WS, I've seen so many cases that turn my stomach. This one, though, has stunned even me.

 

[Justice101]

Horrifying.

 

[Curiousobserver]

This kid was likely at the vigil, likely helped search, ...sat right there when everyone found out what happened and pretended not to know anything until the cops showed up and taped off his house.

 

[Tabulator]

I would imagine that anyone who knows or is even familiar with the accused is reeling right now. And in a small community like this the families of children who are acquainted with this boy are probably in shock. I can't even imagine...

I mean he PLANNED the attack, sexual assault, AND the murder.

Wow. Just wow.

Big respect for local law enforcement - they have been stellar, imho.

 

[Yellow Rose]

Lily Peters sleuth may have cracked 10-year-old's 'homicide'

Looks like this "clue" led them directly to the area where she was found.

 

[zecats]

The suspect is in court now. You can watch here.

One of the conditions of bond the state is requesting is no contact with juveniles. Apparently he made statements to LE stating his intention was to "rape and kill the victim from the get-go."

The prosecutor said he strangled her to the point of death then sexually assaulted her. Apparently he used a stick to assault her as well. I feel physically ill.

And all this time he's been hanging out with her, over the days, months, possibly years, playing and interacting with her and other friends and relatives...and he suddenly has this impulse? To kill and rape her? Hard to grasp this whole horrible crime and I can only believe he's what one would call "a bad seed,"someone born with criminal tendencies and lack of empathy or sympathy... Perhaps environment played a part along the way, but I'm thinking someone this evil is simply born that way. JMO

 

[Ravenmoon]

Maybe premature to wonder...
But, the prosecution will talk to people he attended school with, neighborhood children and anyone that was in arm's length of him correct?
I feel there is a huge possibility and probability that he has sexually assaulted other kids.
That information could secure him never being released into society again. (Hopefully)


AMOO JMO MOO

 

[Curiousobserver]

Lily Peters sleuth may have cracked 10-year-old's 'homicide'

Looks like this "clue" led them directly to the area where she was found.

Glad this is finally reported- this person bravely reported what she saw and led LE to the right spot

 

[Yemelyan]

And all this time he's been hanging out with her, over the days, months, possibly years, playing and interacting with her and other friends and relatives...and he suddenly has this impulse? To kill and rape her? Hard to grasp this whole horrible crime and I can only believe he's what one would call "a bad seed,"someone born with criminal tendencies and lack of empathy or sympathy... Perhaps environment played a part along the way, but I'm thinking someone this evil is simply born that way. JMO

Sadly, the impulse may not have been that "sudden." He may have been abusing Lily for some time; or he may have other victims that he has perpetrated abuse on and this was an escalation.

 

[zecats]

anyone else barfing right now?

Even the outside discussions and specuations of what likely happened can't prepare for the horridness behind his actually planning of this.

 

[gophergirl50]

When a child is prosecuted as an adult as he is, does that mean he is sentenced and incarcerated with adults from this point forward?

No- they are either in a completely separate facility or a segregated part of a prison where they do not have contact with adults. Wisconsin does have secure juvenile facilities for this. When they turn 18 they can be moved into the adult population.

 

[Irish_Eyes]

Obviously since the news broke of Lily's death we all thought of not just her family, but her friends and classmates and what tough news that must be.

Reading all of this I am also thinking about the classmates of the charged individual, and I imagine they'll have their own struggles taking in this news. It's scary to learn that somebody you've spent large chunks of time around stands accused of something this horrific. Really hope that whole community is just surrounded by love and support.

 

[rhino]

Awful case, just catching up now. Reminds me of Aaron Campbell who murdered a little 6yo girl a few years ago. I think he was 15/16 at the time.

 

[Twinbabyg]

https://knsiradio.com/2022/04/27/lily-peters-murder-suspect-in-court-for-first-time/

Newell says the defendant punched Peters in the stomach knocking her to the ground, hit her with a stick, strangled her to death, and then sexually assaulted her.

OMG! Absolutely heartbreaking

 

[You'reTerribleMuriel]

Glad this is finally reported- this person bravely reported what she saw and led LE to the right spot

The person who called police did not see Lily. She read the Reddit post by someone who claimed to have seen her, then reported the post to police. I personally don’t think it’s very significant, but it got picked up as an interesting detail. People were actually suggesting that the original poster was involved.

 

[zecats]

Sadly, the impulse may not have been that "sudden." He may have been abusing Lily for some time; or he may have other victims that he has perpetrated abuse on and this was an escalation.

I hear ya. Such an extreme escalation!

 

[toevlugsoord]

So so so sad that he was walking her home - he was supposedly keeping her safe, helping her feel safe, the one to protect her...only to do that.

I am so sad for her last moments on the earth - just awful awful picture those details paint.

Multiple people's lives ruined forever. I hope he feels the true weight of his evil choice for the rest of his life!