A suspect was taken into custody in the case of a missing Wisconsin woman whose physique was found this week, authorities mentioned Tuesday.
Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm recognized the suspect as a juvenile who was “known” to Iliana “Lily” M. Peters, 10, however supplied no extra particulars in regards to the individual or what expenses they could face.
No different suspects have been believed to be linked to Iliana’s dying, Kelm mentioned.
“We don’t believe there is any danger to the community at this time,” he mentioned.
Kelm mentioned authorities searched a house associated to the woman’s dying in Chippewa Falls, north of Eau Claire, however declined to offer extra particulars in regards to the warrant.
It is not clear how Iliana died. Kelm mentioned an post-mortem was being carried out.
More than 200 ideas that authorities obtained about her dying have been “critical to solving this case,” he mentioned.
Dozens of officers from native, state and federal companies assisted, he mentioned.
Iliana’s father reported her missing Sunday after she didn’t return from her aunt’s residence.
Her bicycle was found a couple of blocks from the home, and on Monday morning, her physique was found in a wooded space, authorities mentioned.