Overview
- Kylie Toberman, 14, was reported missing early Friday and was found that afternoon in an RV on the property where she had been staying, with the cause of death not yet determined.
- Arnold Barry Rivera, 43, a family member, faces counts of first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and concealing a homicidal death, according to officials and jail records.
- Police said Rivera fled after the teen’s disappearance and was arrested following a brief foot chase during which he allegedly tried to hide in neighboring homes.
- Court records cited in coverage show Rivera’s prior cases included a 2000 plea to felony aggravated battery after prosecutors dismissed child sex-abuse and burglary charges, and a 2008 conviction for possessing a stolen vehicle.
- Illinois State Police are leading the investigation as Rivera is held at the Fayette County Jail and scheduled for a Monday arraignment, while the school district and local wrestling club publicly mourned the student.