Gianna Kistenmacher, an 18-year-old cheerleader charged in connection with the 2025 murder of her 16-year-old boyfriend, Trey Wright, is asking a court to ease her bail conditions so she can pursue further education and potentially live in a college dormitory.
Kistenmacher, one of nine people charged in the case, filed a motion last month requesting the removal of her GPS monitoring device and overnight curfew. She is also seeking permission to use social media, according to a report by ABC15 News.
Investigators allege that Kistenmacher brought Devan Raper to Wright’s home knowing he was armed and that a confrontation was expected to take place. The case reportedly stemmed from an online dispute between Wright and Raper over Raper’s relationship with Kistenmacher.
According to Court TV, nine teenagers travelled to Wright’s home on the day of the shooting. When Wright approached the vehicle where Raper was sitting, Raper allegedly shot him in the chest. Wright died from his injuries.
Kistenmacher has been charged with murder for her alleged involvement in the incident. However, her lawyer has rejected claims that she arranged the confrontation or played a role in planning Wright’s death. The defence has disputed the allegations surrounding her involvement in the events leading up to the shooting.
In her latest court filing, Kistenmacher said she had followed all the conditions imposed on her since her release on July 28, 2025. She is currently enrolled at a local college and wants the court to give her more freedom to continue her education, including the ability to apply to other institutions.
The requested changes would also make it possible for her to consider living in student accommodation, which could be difficult under her current overnight restrictions.
In February, a judge had already granted her some relief by removing the house-arrest requirement and replacing it with an overnight curfew. However, the GPS monitoring requirement and other restrictions remain in place.
Her lawyer has previously pointed to her actions following the shooting as part of the defence, saying Kistenmacher went to the hospital to be with Wright after he was shot. The lawyer has argued that this behaviour does not support the allegation that she helped plan his death.
The latest motion seeks further changes to the conditions governing her release while the criminal case continues. It was not clear from the report whether the court had ruled on her request.
Kistenmacher remains charged in the case, and the allegations against her have yet to be determined in court.
