Austin Drummond, the quadruple murder suspect awaiting trial in Tennessee, has been transferred from the county jail to a state prison, with officials citing his alleged problematic behavior behind bars as the reason for the move.
Austin Drummond, who is charged with murdering four people in rural Tennessee and abandoning a baby, appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing. (Court TV)
In court Monday, Lake County Assistant District Attorney Andrew Hays described Drummond’s disruptive conduct, stating the defendant was disciplined for possession of suboxone strips, a controlled substance that is prohibited in jail, reported WMC-TV. Hays said Drummond has also been covering his cell door with various materials, including paper and feces.
Officials determined the county jail, which houses 149 inmates, lacks the resources to properly manage Drummond’s behavior. The state prison system offers better resources, more manpower and specialized programs to handle problematic inmates…