10-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered Near Walking Trail

Authorities in Wisconsin are classifying the death of Lily Peters as a homicide after her body was found in a wooded area by a walking trail Monday morning.

The 10-year-old was reported missing by her father on Sunday night after she failed to return home from her aunt’s house. Police found Peters’ bike in the woods by a walking trail close to the aunt’s home on Sunday night, according to ABC News.

In a press conference on Monday, Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm stated that Lily Peters’ body was found at approximately 9:15 a.m. and that they are considering this to be a homicide investigation. No arrests have been made.

“We encourage anyone with information to please contact the Chippewa Falls Police Department and to maintain a state of vigilance as there may be a danger to the public,” Kelm said.