Published on November 17, 2025 6:25 pm
Last Updated on November 17, 2025 6:38 pm
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents have released information after their investigation 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 Friday, November 14,, Vandalia Police Officers found the body of Toberman inside a residence in the 1100 block of West Gallatin Street in Vandalia and requested assistance from ISP and the Illinois Child Death Investigation Task Force. An extensive investigation identified Rivera as the suspect and Vandalia Police located Rivera within a few hours and took him into custody. ISP say they’re aware of a post on social media concerning the death of Toberman and that it is part of the ongoing investigation.
On November 17, ISP presented its case to the Fayette County State’s Attorney’s Office who filed charges for two counts of First Degree Murder (Class M Felony), one count of Concealment of a Homicidal Death (Class 3 Felony), two counts of Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony), and one count of Conceal Death (Class 4 Felony). Rivera is being held pending trial.
In addition to the Vandalia Police Department, ISP was assisted by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Fayette County Coroner’s Office, McLean County Coroner’s Office, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the St. Elmo Police Department.
ISP reminds the public that the charges are not evidence against the defendant, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
