The suspect was a 14 year old male referred to in court by “C P-B”. According to the prosecutor, Lilly was punched in the stomach, which knocked her to the ground. The suspect then hit Lilly with a stick. He continued to rape and strangle her. The prosecutor told the courts that the 14-year-old had the intention to commit this crime when he left the house (Lilly’s aunt’s house) with the victim.
He has been charged with first degree intentional homicide, first degree sexual assault, and first degree sexual assault of a child under age 13 resulting in great bodily harm.