Suspect on the run following accusations of murdering four family members, with a newborn surviving in Tennessee
In a chilling turn of events, a manhunt is ongoing in Tennessee for Austin Robert Drummond, a 28-year-old suspect accused of a quadruple homicide and kidnapping. The victims, identified as 38-year-old Cortney Rose, Adrianna Williams (20), Braydon Williams (15), and James "Michael" Wilson (21), were found along a road in Lake County on Tuesday.
Drummond is wanted on five counts: four counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation believes the killings were not random, and Drummond has ties to Jackson, Tennessee, which may be significant in the ongoing manhunt.
The baby of Adrianna Williams was found in a car seat in a random individual's front yard in Dyer County. The infant has been treated by paramedics and is now safe and being cared for. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Three associates—Dearrah Sanders, Tanaka Brown (29), and Giovonte Thomas (29)—have been arrested for allegedly assisting Drummond. Brown and Thomas were charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, and Brown also faces a charge of tampering with evidence.
Drummond was out on bond for an attempted murder charge, which stemmed from an alleged incident while he was in prison for attempted robbery. The attempted murder charge is not related to the current manhunt.
The U.S. Marshals and authorities have offered a combined reward of up to $17,500 for information leading to Drummond’s arrest. His white 2016 Audi has been found in Jackson, Tennessee. Drummond is considered armed and dangerous, and the TBI believes he may still be in the area of Lake County, Tennessee.
Stay tuned for updates as the manhunt continues.
The ongoing manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond, a suspect in a quadruple homicide and kidnapping, has ignited a wave of general news, war-and-conflicts, and crime-and-justice discussions. The politically charged nature of his alleged offenses, coupled with his prior convictions for attempted robbery and attempted murder, raises questions about the justice system's handling of such cases.
