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Tiptonville Quadruple Murder Suspect Still at Large, Three Associates Arrested
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has announced the arrests of three individuals accused of aiding fugitive quadruple murder suspect, Austin Drummond. Giovonte Thomas (28), Tanaka Brown (29), and Dearrah Sanders (23) have all been charged as accessories after the fact to first-degree murder.
Brown faces an additional charge of tampering with evidence. All three are from Jackson, Tennessee, and are described by the TBI as “associates” of Drummond.
Drummond, 28, remains at large and is wanted in connection with the murders of four people in Tiptonville last week. An infant, reportedly related to all four victims, was found abandoned on a stranger’s lawn and is safe.
The victims have been identified as James M. Wilson (21), Adrianna Williams (20), Cortney Rose (38), and Braydon Williams (15).
They are believed to be family members of Drummond’s girlfriend.
The TBI continues to urge anyone with information regarding Drummond’s whereabouts to come forward, assuring anonymity. U.S.
Marshal Tyreece Miller has reiterated the importance of apprehending Drummond and emphasized the priority placed on his capture. A reward of $17,500 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
Drummond is considered armed and dangerous.
While the TBI has not released details on how Thomas, Brown, and Sanders allegedly assisted Drummond, they have confirmed the arrests. Thomas was already in custody in Madison County on an unrelated charge and will be transferred to Lake County.
Brown was arrested Friday and is being held without bond in Lake County. Sanders was arrested Monday and is also being held in Lake County.
Drummond’s vehicle was found abandoned in Jackson last Friday. He faces four counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and weapons charges.