Austin Robert Drummond arrest: What are the charges against Tennessee quadruple murder suspect?

Austin Robert Drummond, accused of the “targeted” deaths of four individuals, is facing multiple charges after being captured following a manhunt.

Published on: Aug 6, 2025, 12:27:07 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Tennessee quadruple murder suspect Austin Robert Drummond was finally captured on Tuesday, August 5, following a manhunt. The 28-year-old, wanted in the “targeted” deaths of four individuals, was taken into custody in Jackson shortly after 9 am after several sightings were reported in the community, Police Chief Thom Corley told reporters, according to NBC News. He is now facing multiple charges.

Austin Robert Drummond arrest: What are the charges against Tennessee quadruple murder suspect? (Dyer County Sheriff's Office/Facebook)

What are the charges against Austin Robert Drummond?

Drummond is facing several charges for the murders, including four counts of first degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, four counts of felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. In the past, he was convicted of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in 2013. Tennessee prison records show that he was released in September 2024 after serving 13 years in prison, BBC reported.

A district attorney in 2020 warned the state's parole board against releasing Drummond early, pointing out how he made threats to jurors and had various disciplinary actions while in prison. "This type of behavior clearly demonstrates that Drummond has no desire for rehabilitation and is not capable of living among society," Jody Pickens wrote at the time.

Drummond is accused of the July 29 killings of Matthew Wilson, 21; Adrianna Williams, 20; Cortney Rose, 38; and Braydon Williams, 15. The victims were relatives of an infant who was found abandoned in another northwest Tennessee community the same day of the murders.

Drummond was captured after several community residents spotted him and called 911, law enforcement officials said during a press conference. "This is a perfect example of police and community cooperation," said David Rausch, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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