Iliana “Lily” Peters, 10, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was found dead by police in a wooded area near her aunt’s house. Lilly was reportedly walking home but never arrived. Her body was found the morning after she was reported missing.
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The body of a 10-year-old girl from Wisconsin was found a day after she was reported missing.
The remains of Liliana “Lily Peters was found on Monday around 9:15am in a wooded area near a walking trail by the Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Chippewa Falls.
No suspects have been arrested in connection to the fourth grader”s death. Police are investigating the death as a possible homicide.
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lily Peters during this tragic time,” Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm said.
He also warned the public that a threat to their safety could still be present in the community.
“We encourage anyone with information to please contact the Chippewa Falls Police Department and to maintain a state of vigilance as there may be a danger to the public,” he said.
Lily was last seen leaving her aunt’s house on Sunday evening, according to police. They believe she was headed home, but she never arrived. Her father called the police around 9pm to report her missing.
Police began searching for the girl on Sunday night, eventually finding her bicycle near a wooded area by a walking trail near her aunt’s house. When their initial searches failed to turn up the girl, additional police units, including K9 teams and drones, were asked to assist.
1650924044Live video: Police update public on Lily Peters casePolice are currently holding a press conference on the Lily Peters homicide investigation. Watch it live here:
Nathan Place25 April 2022 23:00
1650922256Read the full police statement on Lily’s deathPolice say the remains of Lily Peters were found at about 9:15am this morning. The case is now a homicide investigation, and no suspects are yet in custody.
Read the Chippewa Falls Police Department’s full statement here:
Nathan Place25 April 2022 22:30
1650920762Leinenkugels issues statement regarding the death of Lily PetersLeinenkugels has issued a statement after the remains of 10-year-old girl Lily Peters was found in a wooded area near the brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
“This is an unspeakable, heartbreaking tragedy, and we want to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. We are working with the authorities, and providing the help and support we can,” the company said.
“Any questions about the investigation should be deferred to the Chippewa Police Department.”
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 22:06
1650919108Reporters share photos of wooded are where Lily Peters’ body was found10-year-old Lily Peters’ remains were found Monday in a wooded area in Chippewa Falls just a few blocks from her aunt’s home.
Local reporters have shared photos of the woods near where the girl’s remains were found.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 21:38
1650917732Chippewa Falls police expect more details Monday nightChippewa Police Chief Matthew Kelm said during a press conference Monday that he would have more details on the death of 10-year-old Lily Peters later on Monday.
He told reporters to expect an update around 5pm CST, 6pm EST.
Lily’s death is being investigated as a homicide.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 21:15
1650916804Chippewa Falls police chief makes statement and warns public about potential dangerChippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm issued a statement regarding the death of 10-year-old Lily Peters on Monday.
“We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lily Peters during this tragic time,” Mr Kelm said.
He also asked anyone with information to call the police department and warned that a potential threat was still afoot in the community.
“We encourage anyone with information to please contact the Chippewa Falls Police Department and to maintain a state of vigilance as there may be a danger to the public,” he said.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 21:00
1650915628Search teams went door-to-door looking for LilyPolice search teams reportedly went door-to-door on Sunday night searching for 10-year-old Lily Peters after her father reported her missing.
Law enforcement called in additional resources to aid in the search, including K9 units and drones.
Lily’s body was eventually found Monday in a wooded area near her aunt’s house.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 20:40
1650914760Lily Peters was last seen at her aunt’s house10-year-old Lily Peters was last seen at her aunt’s house in Chippewa Falls on Sunday evening.
Police believe she was walking home after she left her aunt’s house. When she did not return that evening, her father called police to report her missing.
Law enforcement began searching for Lily that evening, but could not find her body until the following day. Her death is currently being investigated as a homicide.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 20:26
1650914619Welcome to the liveblogWelcome to The Independent’s rolling coverage of the death of 10-year-old Liliana “Lily” Peters. The Wisconsin girl’s remains were found in a wooded are near her aunt’s house.
The girl was reported missing by her father on Sunday night. Her remains were found by police the next morning near a walking trail in Chippewa Falls.
Graig Graziosi25 April 2022 20:23
