NC v. Gracie Landa
Gracie Landa, charged with the murder of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez, was released on a secured $50,000 bond on April 10, 2026, in Durham, North Carolina, due to her third-trimester pregnancy. As of April 20, 2026, Landa is under electronic monitoring, while her co-defendant, Edy Steven Flores Reyes, remains in jail without bail. Landa, 18, was arrested in August 2025 in connection with the May 30, 2025, shooting death of Piedrasanta-Perez, 23, near Whippoorwill Park, an incident believed to stem from social media drama. Investigators recovered over 40 shell casings from multiple weapons at the scene, and Piedrasanta-Perez died from a gunshot wound to the head.
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April 2026 — 2 developments
Gracie Landa released on bail due to pregnancy in murder case; co-defendant remains jailed
Gracie Landa, charged with murder, was released on bail in April 2026 due to her third-trimester pregnancy, and is now under electronic monitoring. Her co-defendant, Edy Steven Flores Reyes, remains in jail without bail. The shooting death of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez occurred during a planned fight stemming from social media drama.
Gracie Landa Released on $50,000 Bond in Piedrasanta-Perez Death Case
Gracie Elizabeth Faye Landa was released on a secured $50,000 bond on April 10, 2026, after being arrested in August 2025 in connection with the death of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez. Landa, who is pregnant, is now wearing an ankle monitor and will be supervised by a Durham nonprofit as the case proceeds.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Gracie Landa Denied Bond in Durham County Court
Gracie Landa appeared in Durham County Court on August 20, 2025, where she was denied bond. Her next court date is scheduled for September 11, 2025, and authorities are investigating a potential romantic dispute as a motive for the murder of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez.
August 2025 — 1 developments
Gracie Landa Arrested, Charged with Murder of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez
Gracie Landa, an 18-year-old reported missing from Florida over two years ago, has been arrested and charged with the murder of Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez. Piedrasanta-Perez was shot and killed on May 30, 2025, near Whippoorwill Park in Durham, North Carolina, while sitting in a car with two women. Authorities believe two or three individuals opened fire on the vehicle, resulting in Piedrasanta-Perez's death and injuries to the women.
May 2025 — 3 developments
Chief Medical Examiner confirms Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez died from gunshot wound to head
An investigative report by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirms Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Investigators recover over 40 shell casings from multiple weapons at shooting scene
Investigators at the scene of the shooting recover over 40 shell casings from multiple weapons, including 9mm and .223 rifle casings.
Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez shot and killed in Durham, two women injured
Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez, 23, is shot and killed in his car near Whippoorwill Park in Durham, North Carolina, with two other women also sustaining injuries.
June 2024 — 1 developments
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children believes Gracie Landa may be in Durham, NC
Approximately one year after her disappearance, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children indicates they believe Gracie Landa may have traveled to Durham, North Carolina.