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Teen Cousin Sentenced for Murder of Lily Peters, 10
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Key Points:
- Carson T. Peters-Berger, an 18-year-old from Wisconsin, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of extended supervision after 25 years for the 2022 murder of his 10-year-old cousin, Lily Peters.
- Peters-Berger admitted to planning the attack in advance, following Lily after she left her aunt's house and ultimately killing her by beating and strangling.
- He pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide; sexual assault charges were dismissed but considered during sentencing.
- The plea agreement was made to ensure a conviction and to spare Lily's family the trauma of a trial with graphic evidence, according to the Chippewa County District Attorney.
