US EditionMan Charged in Murder of 14-Year-Old Vandalia Girl
Arnold Rivera, acting as caretaker, allegedly sexually assaulted and strangled 14-year-old Kylie Toberman, then concealed her body in an RV, authorities said.
- On 11/18/2025, Arnold B. Rivera Jr., 43, was arrested and charged with murder and sexual assault in Vandalia, and is held at Fayette County Jail awaiting court on November 25.
- While Rivera had been acting as the teen's caretaker, Kylie was living with her adoptive mother, Donna Toberman, and two sisters and was last seen the previous night.
- Charging documents allege Rivera sexually assaulted the teen, strangled her with jumper cables, then investigators say he placed her body inside a blue tote in the RV, though they believe Rivera and Kylie were together in a vehicle at her death.
- In court, Lisa Richards, paternal grandmother, heard the manner of her granddaughter's death for the first time while Megan Zeller vowed on Facebook to pursue justice as friends and community members expressed heartbreak.
- Rivera's past includes 2000 charges for burglary and child sexual abuse and a 2008 guilty plea with 24 months probation ending in March 2023.
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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.
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