Lily Peter’s murder trial moves into the next phase and whether to change venue or not
Judge Steven Gibbs approved moving the trial venue or selecting jurors outside Chippewa County due to high local media attention and community memorials, ensuring fair trial conditions.
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Judge grants change of venue motion in Peters murder case
CHIPPEWA FALLS — The trial for the teen accused of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in April 2022 will either be moved to a different county, or a jury from another jurisdiction will be brought to Chippewa County.
Judge grants change of venue in the Lily Peters murder trial
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. — A judge grants the request to change the venue in the Lily Peters murder trial. Now 17-year-old Carson Peters-Berger is being tried as an adult and charged with three felonies, including 1st degree intentional homicide and child sexual assault. 10-year-old Iliana “Lily” Peters was reported missing in April 2022 after she failed to come home after biking from her aunt’s house in Chippewa Falls. Her body was found the next …
Lily Peter’s murder trial moves into the next phase and whether to change venue or not
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - It's been more than three years since 10-year-old Lily Peters was killed in Chippewa Falls. The teen accused of killing and sexually assaulting her will appear in court this week. The main motion the court will be considering is whether to change venue. Peters-Berger's lawyer says a fair trial can't take place in Chippewa County, citing local media coverage and the number of memorials around town to remember Li…
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