Quadruple murder of Tennessee family - Infant spared and left in yard miles away *ARREST*

Baby found in vehicle and 4 connected adults later found deceased.

https://wreg.com/news/bodies-found-in-lake-county-in-connection-to-abandoned-baby-case/

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Investigators with the Dyer County and Lake County Sheriff’s Departments are investigating the death of four people located in Lake County.
Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box isn’t saying where the bodies were found, but it appears the incident involves the ongoing investigation of a baby found in someone’s front yard in Dyer County on Tuesday.
The child was found in a baby seat at a residence on Old Highway 20 near the Tigrett area.
Baby abandoned in Dyer County

Courtesy: Dyer County Sheriff’s Office
A deputy said that a dark-colored minivan or white midsize SUV was reported to have dropped off a baby at a random person’s home. The baby was not hurt and was identified.

more at link.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Attorney of Austin Drummond responds to self representation statement - WBBJ TV

Austin Drummonds filed a motion to wave his right to counsel and exercise his right to self representation on April 21, 2026.

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Attorney of Austin Drummond responds to self representation statement​

Austin Drummond filed a motion to wave his right to counsel and exercise his right to self representation on April 21, 2026.

“Mr. Drummond’s constitutional right to make decisions regarding his own representation is recognized and respected. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 9 of the Tennessee Constitution guarantee the right of an accused to proceed pro se, as affirmed by the United States Supreme Court in Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806 (1975), and adopted in Tennessee. The Court will determine whether his request to represent himself meets the legal standards required under both the United States and Tennessee Constitutions. We respect that process and will ensure that Mr. Drummond’s rights are protected at every stage,” said Bryan Huffman, Austin Drummonds attorney.

Huffman says due to the nature of the case and strict requirements, they cannot comment on Drummond’s motion in the media.

“Any such matters must be addressed in the courtroom, where they can be properly evaluated under the law. This matter is now before the Court, which is the appropriate forum for resolving questions of representation,” said Huffman.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Motions hearing for Austin Drummond results in change of venue, outburst from victim's family

A change of venue has been granted for a man accused of killing four members of a West Tennessee family.

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Motions hearing for Austin Drummond results in change of venue, outburst from victim's family​

A change of venue has been granted for a man accused of killing four members of a West Tennessee family.

Austin Drummond appeared in a Lake County courtroom Friday morning for a hearing. He is facing several charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping.

In the court appearance, Judge Mark Hayes ruled that Drummond's trial would not be held in Lake County. He asked attorneys for any suggestions on an alternate location.

"Four primary counties I was looking at are Knox, Hamilton, Shelby, and Davidson," defense attorney Bryan Huffman told the court.

The state opposed it—saying the case has received too much media attention in Memphis.

Also discussed was a motion filed to remove Drummond from TDOC custody and back into custody at a local county jail. Sheriffs from Dyer and Obion Counties, where Drummond was previously housed, both said no to accepting him.

Obion County Sheriff Karl Jackson told the court for the time Drummond was in custody, he would manipulate jailers and also smear feces on doors and windows in his cell. He said at one point there were talks of Drummond trying to escape.

"He did give a plan of escape to a confidential source in the facility," said Jackson.

Hayes ultimately ruled to keep the 29-year-old in TDOC custody. Last month, Drummond submitted a motion to drop his attorneys and represent himself moving forward.

He told the judge, "If I were to be found guilty, Your Honor, the conditions on Death Row are much better than they would be with life in prison."

Judge Hayes advised Drummond against it. "I strongly urge you; I beg you, I beg you not to do this. It is not in your interest. It is not going to end well."

 

[Kimster]

The attorney who has a fool for a client is not taking the judges sound advice? Let’s hope it doesn’t end well.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Judge denies Austin Drummond’s motion to represent self in quadruple murder case

A Lake County judge has denied Austin Drummond’s motion to waive his right to an attorney and represent himself in his quadruple murder case.

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Judge denies Austin Drummond’s motion to represent self in quadruple murder case​

A Lake County judge has denied Austin Drummond’s motion to waive his right to an attorney and represent himself in his quadruple murder case.

Judge Mark Hayes cited “heightened procedural protections” in the high-profile case.

Drummond is pleading not-guilty to all charges related to the July 2025 killings of four family members who had ties to Drummond: Cortney Rose, 38; Adrianna Williams, 20; Braydon Williams, 15; and James “Matthew” Wilson, 21.

Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, and Judge Hayes says Drummond is not fit to represent himself because he has no legal experience and has not undergone a mental evaluation in connection with this case.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Austin Drummond files new motions, wants to represent himself in murder trial

Accused mass murderer Austin Drummond filed new motions Friday morning as he was set to appear in court.

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Austin Drummond files new motions, wants to represent himself in murder trial​

Accused mass murderer Austin Drummond filed new motions Friday morning as he was set to appear in court.

Drummond filed a motion to represent himself in his murder trial that has not been scheduled yet. Lake County Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes denied that order in May.

Friday, two of the motions were for Hayes to reconsider his previous decision and for permission for a criminal appeals court to examine the denial.

His attorney, Bryan Huffman, also asked the court to reach out to the Tennessee Department of Corrections to give him more time to review the evidence in the murder case. Currently, Huffman told the court Drummond gets one hour per month to review.

Judge Hayes agreed that is insufficient.

The court also handled Drummond's two other active cases. He was also indicted for bringing contraband into a penal facility and attempted murder, both stemming from his time in prison.

The attempted murder case is heading to trial in Carroll County starting July 23.

The contraband case has not been set for trial. Friday, Drummond's attorney called witnesses from the prison to testify why there was no video footage to support the contraband allegations.

Attorney Andrew Farmer, who represents Drummond in the contraband and attempted murder cases, asked to judge to consider throwing out the indictment altogether.

Judge Hayes said he will reserve that decision for a later time, after prosecutors presented their own proof.

 

[Kimster]

Oh yay! Another fool for a client.

 

[Cousin Dupree]

Oh yay! Another fool for a client.

Has anyone, who represented themselves ever won a case?

 

[Kimster]

Has anyone, who represented themselves ever won a case?

Hmmmm. Good question.

Per AI:

• Hassan Bennett (Philadelphia, 2019): After spending over a decade in prison, Bennett represented himself during a fourth retrial. He exposed weaknesses and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, leading to an acquittal by a jury in just 81 minutes. [1, 2]
• John DeLee (Syracuse, 2019): Charged with a 2018 homicide, DeLee acted as his own attorney—with limited assistance from standby counsel—and won an acquittal after successfully arguing the shooting was in self-defense. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Jamie Hood (Georgia, 2015): On trial for a capital murder charge, Hood represented himself. While he was convicted on lesser charges, he successfully convinced the jury to spare him the death penalty, receiving a sentence of life without parole. [1]

 

[Guess Who]

Hmmmm. Good question.

Per AI:

• Hassan Bennett (Philadelphia, 2019): After spending over a decade in prison, Bennett represented himself during a fourth retrial. He exposed weaknesses and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, leading to an acquittal by a jury in just 81 minutes. [1, 2]
• John DeLee (Syracuse, 2019): Charged with a 2018 homicide, DeLee acted as his own attorney—with limited assistance from standby counsel—and won an acquittal after successfully arguing the shooting was in self-defense. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• Jamie Hood (Georgia, 2015): On trial for a capital murder charge, Hood represented himself. While he was convicted on lesser charges, he successfully convinced the jury to spare him the death penalty, receiving a sentence of life without parole. [1]

So basically nobody