Teen Pleads Guilty in Lily Peters Murder | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

An 18-year-old man just pleaded guilty to murdering 10-year-old Lily Peters in Wisconsin in 2022 — a crime he committed at just 14. Facing a life sentence with parole possible after 25 years, he also received credit for 4 years already served and was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution. Though sexual assault charges were dropped as part of the plea deal, they remain on record. Lily vanished after leaving her aunt’s house and was found the next day in nearby woods — a tragedy that shattered her community, who honored her with purple balloons, teddy bears, and candles, honoring her favorite…