Who killed Iliana 'Lily' Peters? Body of missing girl, 10, found as cops hunt for killer
The body of a 10-year-old girl, who went missing on Sunday, April 24, from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, has been found by the police on Monday. The body was in a wooded area by the Duncan Creek Trail. The search for Iliana 'Lily' Peters began after she did not return home from her aunt's house on Sunday night. Chippewa Falls Police has now ruled her death a homicide and warned the community that there might be a danger to the public.
Peters was supposed to be walking home from her aunt's house to the 50 block of East Birch Street but wasn't found in the area. Her bike was found abandoned near her aunt's home near a walking trail at the Leinenkugel's Brewery parking lot. She was last seen wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt with black stretch pants and grey shoes. Peters was a fourth-grader at Parkview Elementary in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
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Meanwhile, Peters' school has warned parents to be vigilant and the school district is also increasing security measures and recommending parents or guardians pick up or drop off students who normally walk to and from their schools. The school’s administration has also requested additional law enforcement presence at its schools and neighborhoods. "By now, you have most likely heard about the tragic incident that occurred last night into today, claiming the life of a CFAUSD student," the school's superintendent Jeff Holmes said in a statement to parents.
In a press conference Monday morning, Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm confirmed that Peter’s body had been found in the woods. "The Chippewa County Coroner’s Office has now confirmed that this is the body of Iliana Peters," he said. "At this point, we are considering this a homicide investigation." He added that there were no arrests at the moment and encouraged people to contact police if they had any information. Kelm said that while they are following multiple leads, there may be a danger to the public and has asked them to remain vigilant. Kelm said ‘numerous’ agencies were assisting with the investigation and that more information might be provided later. He said that first responders have been “tremendously impacted” by the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chippewa County Dispatch Center at 715-726-7701 and select Option 1.