Cousin Pleads Guilty to Murder of 10-Year-Old Lily Peters in Wisconsin
Carson Peters-Berger, the cousin of 10-year-old Lily Peters, has pleaded guilty to her murder in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years for the 2022 killing.
St. Louis, MO, August 27, 2026 — A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to the murder of his 10-year-old cousin, Lily Peters. Carson Peters-Berger entered his plea in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, for the 2022 killing of the young girl.
The court has sentenced Peters-Berger to life in prison for the crime. The sentence includes the possibility of extended supervision after he serves a minimum of 25 years. The specific date of the plea or sentencing was not provided.
Lily Peters was reported missing in April 2022, sparking a wide-ranging search effort in Chippewa Falls. Her disappearance and subsequent death prompted significant community concern and media attention. The details surrounding the discovery of her body and the subsequent investigation were not detailed in the provided information.
The case against Carson Peters-Berger proceeded through the legal system following his arrest. His guilty plea marks a resolution to the criminal proceedings related to Lily Peters’ death. The conviction addresses the charges brought against him for the fatal incident that occurred in 2022. The location of the court proceedings beyond Chippewa Falls was not specified. The exact nature of the extended supervision was not detailed.
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