Authorities in Tiptonville, Tennessee, are actively searching for Austin Robert Drummond, a man implicated in the murders of four family members of an infant found alive in a car seat. As the investigation unfolds, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested two individuals—Tanaka Brown, 29, and Giovonte Thomas, 29—charging them with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder for their alleged involvement in assisting Drummond.
Details surrounding the case remain scarce, particularly regarding the specific ways in which Brown and Thomas aided Drummond. Investigators have not disclosed the methods used in the killings or how the infant—a child of the deceased couple—was abandoned approximately 40 miles from where the bodies were discovered. The infant is reported to be safe and under care after being rescued from the Tigrett area.
Drummond, 28, is considered armed and dangerous, according to authorities, who continue their search for him. He faces serious charges, including four counts of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated kidnapping, and various weapons offenses. His criminal background includes past convictions for robbery and attempted murder while incarcerated. Law enforcement believes that the attack was targeted, given Drummond's previous relationship with the family.
The four victims of the tragedy have been identified as James M. Wilson, 21; Adrianna Williams, 20; Cortney Rose, 38; and Braydon Williams, 15. James and Adrianna Wilson were the parents of the infant, while Cortney Rose was the mother of Adrianna and the grandmother of Braydon.
Authorities located the vehicle believed to be driven by Drummond in Jackson, Tennessee, approximately 70 miles from where the bodies were found and 40 miles from the location where the infant was discovered. Brown was arrested on the charge of tampering with evidence, and specifics about how the two charged men are connected to the case have not been clarified further by law enforcement.
Thomas is currently held at Madison County Jail on unrelated charges but will be transferred to Lake County Jail to face the new allegations. As of now, attempts to contact both men have been unsuccessful, with no available phone numbers listed for either of them. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek Drummond, who has not been reachable for comment.
Overall, this alarming case highlights issues of violence and its impact on families, raising questions about the safety of communities and the effectiveness of preventive measures related to domestic conflicts. As the situation develops, further details may shed light on the motives behind this tragic event and how such incidents can be prevented in the future.
