Heartbreaking Tragedy Strikes Tennessee Family
A horrific tragedy has unfolded in Tiptonville, Tennessee, where four family members were found murdered, and their infant relative was left abandoned in a stranger’s yard. Austin Drummond, 28, has been arrested in connection with the deaths of Adrianna Williams, her boyfriend James M. Wilson, her mother Cortney Rose, and her brother Braydon Williams. The victims were discovered shot to death near Reelfoot Lake on July 29, 2025. The baby, a 7-month-old girl, was found miles away in Tigrett, Tennessee, and is now safe.
Drummond, who was out on bond for attempted murder charges at the time of the killings, has a criminal history dating back to 2013. He was reportedly dating the sister of one of the victims, Cortney Rose. Authorities have arrested three individuals—Tanaka Brown, Giovonte Thomas, and Dearrah Sanders—for allegedly assisting Drummond by providing shelter, phones, and transportation while he evaded arrest.
The Lake County District Attorney has announced intentions to seek the death penalty if Drummond is convicted. The case has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of four lives and the trauma experienced by the surviving infant.
Community in Shock as Details Emerge
As more details emerge about the quadruple murder in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the community is left grappling with the horror of the crime. Austin Drummond, 28, has been arrested after allegedly killing four family members and leaving their infant relative abandoned in a stranger’s yard. The victims were found shot to death near Reelfoot Lake on July 29, 2025. The baby was discovered miles away in Tigrett, Tennessee, and is now safe.
Drummond was out on bond for attempted murder charges at the time of the killings and has a criminal history dating back to 2013. He was reportedly dating the sister of one of the victims, Cortney Rose. Authorities have arrested three individuals—Tanaka Brown, Giovonte Thomas, and Dearrah Sanders—for allegedly assisting Drummond by providing shelter, phones, and transportation while he evaded arrest.
The Lake County District Attorney has announced intentions to seek the death penalty if Drummond is convicted. The case has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of four lives and the trauma experienced by the surviving infant.
