Sat. Oct 5th, 2024
A 54-year-old man is arrested by Benton County Sheriff’s Deputies for his alleged part in the death of his girlfriend.
Robert Peterson is charged with first degree murder in connection to the death of Lori Beth Finley.
Peterson is in the Benton County Jail where he’s being held without bond.
He was arrested after deputies were called to a home in Warsaw on May 18th.
Two women called law enforcement because they hadn’t seen their friend since May 15th.
Deputies at the scene found the victim’s body wrapped in a blanket and hidden with some garbage bags.
Peterson may be facing more charges as the investigation continues.