The Wisconsin teenager charged with the murder of his 10-year-old cousin, Lily Peters, in 2022 may not go to trial in November as initially planned. A resolution hearing has been set for August 26, potentially averting the trial.

Carson Peters-Berger, now 18, stands accused of first-degree intentional homicide and sexual assault related to Lily’s death. The Chippewa County District Attorney’s Office announced the new hearing date, as reported by WEAU.

The resolution suggests the case might conclude without proceeding to trial, according to District Attorney Wade Newell.

Peters-Berger’s defense attorney, Michael Cohen, mentioned to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the hearing aims to address critical issues in the case and determine the necessity of a trial.

Lily was reported missing on April 24, 2022, by her father when she didn’t return from her aunt’s home. Her bicycle was discovered in a wooded area, but initial searches did not locate Lily.

Tragically, Lily’s body was discovered the next day near the bicycle location, with injuries compatible with blunt force trauma, as stated in the criminal complaint.

During an interview, Peters-Berger, who was 14 at the time, allegedly invited Lily to explore off the trail. As per the complaint, he is accused of physically attacking her, including hitting her with a stick and attempting to strangle and sexually assault her post-mortem.

Following these events, Peters-Berger reportedly returned home, cleaned himself up, and hid his clothing. Later, he allegedly attempted to better hide Lily’s body by covering it with leaves.

Peters-Berger faces multiple charges, including first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault, and sexual assault of a child under 13, carrying a life sentence if convicted of the most severe accusations.

Fox News Digital has sought additional comments from the Chippewa County District Attorney’s Office and Peters-Berger’s attorney.