16-Year-Old Lured to Death in South Carolina Plot, 9 Arrested

Tragic Shooting and Discovery

• 💔 A 16-year-old, Trey Wright, was found shot multiple times on a rural road near Johnsonville, South Carolina, on June 24th.
• 😔 Despite being rushed to the hospital, Trey, a rising sophomore and athlete, tragically did not survive.

Calculated Plot and Arrests

• 💡 Police allege Trey was lured to his death in a calculated plot orchestrated by his 17-year-old girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher.
• 📸 The investigation was aided by video and photos that surfaced, showing the events as they unfolded.
• 🔫 19-year-old Devan Raper was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, allegedly after an argument over the girlfriend.

Girlfriend's Role and Wider Conspiracy

• 🚗 Trey's girlfriend, Gianna Kistenmacher, was charged with accessory before the fact, accused of driving Raper to the scene knowing he was armed and a confrontation was likely.
• 👥 Over the following weeks, eight other individuals, including Hunter Kendall, Sydney Karns, and Karen Belviso, were arrested and charged as adults for their alleged roles in setting up the murder.
• ⚖️ Four other minors were also charged, though their names were not released due to their age.
• 🚨 Authorities anticipate a 10th suspect will turn themselves in soon.
• 📉 The extensive involvement of young people in this crime has led to many of their lives being significantly impacted.