Lily Peters murder: Wisconsin petition urges faster way to alert public of missing children

Chippewa Falls residents have kicked off a petition aiming to streamline the way authorities notify public alerts about missing children after the shocking slaying of 10-year-old Lily Peters, who was killed Sunday on the way home from her aunt’s house in Wisconsin.

A memorial for 10-year-old Iliana "Lily" Peters is displayed on Jefferson Ave. Monday evening, April 25, 2022, in Chippewa Falls, Wis. Peters was found dead in a park earlier in the day after being reported missing the night before.  (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) Stuffed animals are left at the altar during a prayer vigil for 10-year-old Iliana "Lily" Peters at Valley Vineyard Church in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Monday evening, April 25, 2022. Peters was found dead in a park earlier in the day after being reported missing the night before.  (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) Relatives of Iliana "Lily" Peters comfort each other as they pray together at a vigil for the 10 year-old girl at Valley Vineyard Church in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Monday evening, April 25, 2022. Peters was found dead in a park earlier in the day after being reported missing the night before. (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP) The Chippewa County Sheriff set up a mobile command center in the parking lot of the Leinenkugel's brewery as they process the scene where 10 year-old Iliana "Lily" Peters was found dead in Chippewa Falls, Wis., Monday evening, April 25, 2022. Peters was found dead in a park earlier in the day after being reported missing the night before.  (Jeff Wheeler/Star Tribune via AP)

"We need something more," petition organizer Eric Henry wrote. "Any parent would agree that when a child is missing, even for a short amount of time and they need help, then help should be sent."