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Teenager Changes Plea in Wisconsin Drowning Case
Wisconsin teen pleads guilty to drowning death of autistic boy after throwing him off pier.
In brief
Wisconsin teen pleads guilty to drowning death of autistic boy after throwing him off pier. Peyton Carnot changed his plea in the death of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who drowned after being tossed off a Wisconsin pier. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Peyton Carnot pleads no contest
Peyton Carnot, 17, pleaded no contest to second-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman.
Jakob Bowerman had autism
Jakob Bowerman, who had autism, could not swim and died of drowning three days after being tossed off a pier in Wisconsin's Marinette County.
Carnot charged as adult
Carnot, who was 16 years old at the time, was charged as an adult in connection with the death.
Criminal complaint details
According to a criminal complaint obtained by local Fox affiliate WLUK, both Carnot and Tylor Birch told police they and Bowerman jumped into the water off the pier together.
Police investigation contradicts story
But as the investigation progressed, police determined that Birch's and Carnot's story was not true and Carnot eventually told police he and Birch 'had actually thrown the victim into the water after the victim has…
Carnot's account of the incident
The complaint read: 'Carnot told [police] that he grabbed Bowerman's hands and [Birch] grabbed Bowerman's feet and they swung him off the edge, into the water.'
Carnot's sentencing date
Carnot is scheduled to be sentenced on January 22, 2027.
Birch's legal status
Birch pleaded not guilty to the same charge and was ordered to stand trial after being declared competent.
Birch's court date
Birch is scheduled to appear in court on November 19, 2026.
Case background
Carnot and Birch were accused of picking up Jakob by his hands and feet and tossing him off a pier into a lake in Wisconsin's Marinette County on August 20, 2025.
Jakob's death timeline
Jakob, who had autism, could not swim and died of drowning three days later after being tossed off the pier.
Case outcome
Peyton Carnot changed his plea in the death of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who drowned after being tossed off a pier in Wisconsin.
In short
Peyton Carnot changed his plea in the death of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who drowned after being tossed off a Wisconsin pier.
