Man Charged in Murder of 14-Year-Old Vandalia Girl

Girl, 14, Sexually Assaulted by 'Step-Uncle,' Strangled with Jumper Cables, Body Hidden In RV: Cops

A 14-year-old Illinois girl was found dead inside a blue tote in an RV behind the house where she was living, according to Illinois State Police. The man who lived in the RV, who the family reportedly referred to as her "step-uncle," has been accused of sexually assaulting her before strangling her and hiding the body. Arnold Rivera Jr., 43, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated criminal assault, and concealing a homicide death f…

Horrific end for 'sassy' 14yo female wrestler in Illinois, killed by someone she trusted, cops allege

Content warning: This article describes sexual assault and murder. Please take care while reading. The small town of Vandalia, Illinois, is shocked after investigators found 14-year-old Kylie Toberman dead behind her home. Searchers found her body the same day someone reported her missing. Authorities now allege a trusted family member killed her. On Friday, November 14, 2025, Toberman vanished in the early morning hours. That same day, searcher…

ISP Arrests Vandalia Man For First Degree Murder In Connection With Death Of 14-Year-Old Girl

VANDALIA – An investigation by Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents resulted in charges against 43-year-old Arnold B. Rivera of Vandalia, in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman of Vandalia.On November 14, 2025, Vandalia Police Officers found the body of Toberman inside a residence in 1100 block of West Gallatin Street in Vandalia and requested assistance from ISP and the Illinois Ch…

Man charged in murder of 14-year-old Vandalia girl

Arnold Rivera, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault and concealing a homicidal death in the death of 14-year-old Kylie Toberman, and is being held without bond as authorities continue their investigation.