Investigation Into 16-Year-Old’s Death Sees Tenth Teen Surrender to Authorities

Authorities in South Carolina continue to investigate the tragic death of 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright, who lost his life in late June in Florence County. The incident occurred along a rural road in Johnsonville and is believed to have resulted from a planned confrontation involving several teenagers. According to investigators, what began as a dispute quickly escalated, shocking the local community and leaving many grieving the loss of a young life. Nineteen-year-old Devan Scott Raper has been formally charged in connection with the case and remains in custody without bond. Law enforcement officials allege that Raper had previously been involved in a dispute with Wright, which may have led to the fatal confrontation. In addition to Raper, Wright’s girlfriend, 17-year-old Gianna Kistenmacher, has been charged as an accessory before the fact and is currently under home…

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Authorities in South Carolina continue to investigate the tragic death of 16-year-old Trey Dean Wright, who lost his life in late June in Florence County. The incident occurred along a rural road in Johnsonville and is believed to have resulted from a planned confrontation involving several teenagers. According to investigators, what began as a dispute quickly escalated, shocking the local community and leaving many grieving the loss of a young life. Nineteen-year-old Devan Scott Raper has been formally charged in connection with the case and remains in custody without bond. Law enforcement officials allege that Raper had previously been involved in a dispute with Wright, which may have led to the fatal confrontation. In addition to Raper, Wright’s girlfriend, 17-year-old Gianna Kistenmacher, has been charged as an accessory before the fact and is currently under home…

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