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10-year-old Lily Peters found dead near Wisconsin trail with bike nearby, suspected homicide *ARREST*
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Lawyer for accused killer of Lily Peters files motion to change venue
It claims that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County.
Lawyer for accused killer of Lily Peters files motion to change venue
A motion to change venue has been filed in the case of the teenager accused of killing Lily Peters.Last week, Michael Cohen, the lawyer for Peter-Berger, filed a motion to change venue. It claims that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County. He also cites the number of purple benches and purple porchlights honoring the victim, as well as 'Justice for Lily Peters' signs displayed.
Cohen is asking that the court case be moved to a different Wisconsin county, or to have the jury be drawn from a different Wisconsin county.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for June 9 at 8:15 a.m.
State wants Lily Peters' homicide case to stay in Chippewa County, asks for juror questionnaire
As 18 News reported, the suspect, Carson Peters-Berger, and his lawyer filed a motion to change the venue last month.
State wants Lily Peters' homicide case to stay in Chippewa County, asks for juror questionnaire
The state wants the Lily Peters homicide case to stay in Chippewa County.As 18 News reported, the suspect, Carson Peters-Berger, and his lawyer filed a motion to change the venue last month.
They claim that due to media coverage and public commentary, there is a reasonable likelihood that a fair trial cannot be had in Chippewa County.
The state disagrees, according to the response filed Wednesday. They said that any juror bias is purely speculative at this point. They also argue that all major media markets in Wisconsin have covered the case.
Instead, the state is asking that a jury questionnaire be done in advance of the trial that would show any juror bias.
A hearing on the motion is scheduled for June 9, 2025.
GrandmaBear
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I can guarantee you media coverage in WI is nothing like what happens intentionally over other cases. Not EVEN close.
BREAKING: Lily Peters murder case will be tried outside of Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA COUNTY (WQOW) - The Lily Peters murder trial will change venues.
BREAKING: Lily Peters murder case will be tried outside of Chippewa County
The Lily Peters murder trial will change venues.Wednesday morning, Chippewa County Judge Steven Gibbs granted the motion to change venues citing the high profile nature of the case. Judge Gibbs ruled that either an outside jury would be brought in for the trial or the case will move to a different Wisconsin county. The decision will be based on budgetary discussions within different county departments.
Judge Gibbs also granted the jurors who are selected in this case be sequestered and the list be sealed. The media must also not show their faces. Future entries into Wisconsin's Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) will also be sealed and Judge Gibbs granted the motion for no expressive conduct in court.
The trial is expected to last 2-3 weeks. A date has not been set.
GrandmaBear
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Could end up in my county or a jury from there.
Sounds like it will be televised as of this point.
No trial date set yet? Why?
Sounds like it will be televised as of this point.
No trial date set yet? Why?
Tresir
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Maybe they are waiting till he turns 18? He must be 17 now as he was 14 when he murdered her.
GrandmaBear
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Yeah, I don't know.
Trial date set for teen accused of killing, assaulting Lily Peters
Carson Peters-Berger will stand trial beginning on Nov. 2, 2026. The trial is expected to last two weeks.
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Trial date set for teen accused of killing, assaulting 10-year-old girl
A trial date has been set for the teenager accused of killing and raping 10-year-old Lily Peters in April 2022.According to court records, Carson Peters-Berger will stand trial beginning on Nov. 2, 2026. Jury selection will take place Oct. 21-22. The trial is expected to last two weeks.
He’s charged with first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault and first-degree assault of a child under 13 resulting in great bodily harm. Berger-Peter entered a not guilty plea in Dec. 2024.
Peters-Berger, who was 14 at the time of the crime, is being tried in adult court, as anyone who is at least 10 years old and is accused of first- or second-degree homicide is considered an adult in Wisconsin’s court system.
Outside jury to be brought in for Lily Peters homicide trial
The jury trial is scheduled to start on Monday, November 2, 2026, and is scheduled for 12 days.
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Outside jury to be brought in for Lily Peters homicide trial
The jury in the Lily Peters homicide case will be brought in from another county, according to paperwork filed Friday.According to a trial scheduling document filed in Chippewa County Court, they say that the jury will be determined by the court at a later time.
GrandmaBear
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I wonder which county they will go with. The only county bigger than Chippewa bordering them to my knowledge is Eau Claire County and that is the main reporting area for NW WI news and Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire (the city) are basically right next to each other. They could pick a more rural county with less population but still most news comes from down in their area and is picked up by the other counties smaller papers. The only TV news is also Eau Claire.
I guess I'm saying I don't know that it's a real advantage getting an outside jury. Of course they'll find people who know nothing of it but they likely would in the farther reaches of their own county as well. Those who don't follow news is what it comes down to, no matter what the county.
However, it is probably a good move as then defense can't appeal on the basis it wasn't moved and there was too much publicity.
The case has become no big internet thing either to my knowledge.
I guess I'm saying I don't know that it's a real advantage getting an outside jury. Of course they'll find people who know nothing of it but they likely would in the farther reaches of their own county as well. Those who don't follow news is what it comes down to, no matter what the county.
However, it is probably a good move as then defense can't appeal on the basis it wasn't moved and there was too much publicity.
The case has become no big internet thing either to my knowledge.
No decision made in motion to suppress Lily Peters' accused killer's confession
On Tuesday, a motion hearing was held to determine the defense's motion to suppress body camera footage of his confession to investigators.
No decision made in motion to suppress Lily Peters' accused killer's confession
Tuesday saw an important question being raised about Lily Peters' accused killer's trial.Originally charged in 2022, Carson Peters-Berger is currently expected to face a jury trial in November, 2026 and faces life in prison.
On Tuesday, a motion hearing was held to determine the defense's motion to suppress body camera footage of his confession to investigators.
Peters-Berger was 14-years-old at the time of the confession and wasn't placed under arrest until after his confession. Tuesday's hearing saw two witnesses take the stand. The first witness was Eau Claire Police Department Detective Wayne Bjorkman who detailed the questioning of Peters-Berger and his subsequent confession and arrest.
The second witness was psychologist David Thompson, who explained his evaluation of Peters-Berger and his mental cognizance.
The defense's argument centers on Peters-Berger's autism diagnosis, and questions if he had a social understanding of what was going on and if he truly knew he was free to leave at anytime during his questioning.
No decision was reached on Tuesday, and the hearing will continue on December 30.
There will at least be a few more hearings between now and the jury trial to sort out any other issues that arise.