Need to Know: Key Details on Tennessee Murder Case
- Two men, Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, have been arrested in connection with the search for Austin Robert Drummond, who is wanted for the alleged murder of four family members in Tennessee.
- Drummond also faces charges for abandoning a 7-month-old baby girl in a front yard.
- Both men have been charged as accessories to first-degree murder.
On August 2, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) announced the arrests of 29-year-olds Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas. They have been charged with being accessories after the fact to first-degree murder, following the tragic event that occurred on July 29.
In addition, Brown faces another charge for tampering with evidence. The TBI claims that these two suspects assisted Drummond, who is alleged to have killed James M. Wilson, 21; Adrianna Williams, 20; Cortney Rose, 38; and Braydon Williams, 15. All four victims were found deceased in Lake County, Tennessee.
Drummond, 28, is currently on the run, and authorities have increased the reward for information leading to his capture to $17,500, with the U.S. Marshals offering $10,000 and the TBI contributing $7,500.
The victims are believed to be related to Drummond’s girlfriend, as they include her mother, father, grandmother, and uncle. Police have warned the public that Drummond is considered armed and extremely dangerous.
Anyone who sees Drummond is urged to call 911 immediately and not to approach him. As of August 3, the manhunt is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to search for him.
