CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — The particular person arrested Tuesday within the murder of 10-year-old Lily Peters was a juvenile who was identified to the lady, police say.
Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matt Kelm didn't establish the suspect, however mentioned, “The suspect was not a stranger. The suspect was identified to the sufferer.”
The physique of Iliana “Lily” Peters was discovered Monday morning close to a strolling path in Chippewa Falls, about 12 hours after her father reported that she had did not return from visiting an aunt who lived just a few blocks from her home. A motorcycle believed to be Lily’s was discovered close by.
Kelm declined to offer any additional details about the suspect, together with how he and Lily knew one another.
Investigators executed a search warrant Tuesday at a home on the road the place the aunt lives.
Lily was a fourth-grader at Parkview Elementary Faculty, the place an outside memorial of flowers, stuffed animals and balloons continued to develop.
Earlier than the suspect was arrested, the college district superintendent despatched a word to oldsters recommending that kids who often stroll to or from college as a substitute be dropped off and picked up by members of the family or trusted buddies till additional discover.
“I’m assured that there’s no additional hazard to the neighborhood at the moment,” Kelm mentioned Tuesday.
Kelm has declined to say what proof on the scene led investigators to conclude Lily’s demise was a murder, however mentioned the conclusion was rapidly made as soon as her physique was discovered. He didn't launch any additional details about her explanation for demise Tuesday night. An post-mortem was being performed.
Chippewa Falls, with a inhabitants of about 13,000, is about 90 miles east of Minneapolis.