Facebook posts made by Austin Drummond, the man now at the center of a chilling quadruple homicide investigation, before four of his family members were found dead have been revealed.
Drummond, 28, is currently on the run, wanted in connection with the brutal killings of James M. Wilson, 21; Adrianna Williams, 20; Cortney Rose, 38; and Braydon Williams, 15, whose bodies were discovered on July 29. Authorities say an infant, found alone on a stranger’s front lawn, is related to the victims.
Before becoming a fugitive, Drummond had served 13 years in a Tennessee prison for aggravated robbery and retaliation; charges stemming from both his original conviction and misconduct while incarcerated. He was released on September 1, 2024.
Despite being locked up, Drummond appeared to live in surprising comfort. Photos on his Facebook profile showed him with a Roku streaming device, a handheld gaming console, multiple cell phones, and even a bottle of Ciroc vodka among a fully stocked food stash.
One image, posted in November 2023, shows him smiling with the caption: “Ciroc... almost home living it up till I get there.”
Former NYPD detective and security analyst Pat Brosnan told Fox News the situation points to systemic failure.
“There was a measure of irresponsibility, neglect, and probably recklessness, not just from the wardens, but from senior staff, captains, lieutenants, and others,” he said. Brosnan noted that routine "shakedowns", meant to uncover contraband, appear to have been overlooked.
He also suggested it’s “absolutely” possible Drummond had help from inside, allowing him to smuggle in the prohibited items. Drummond had been charged four separate times with bringing contraband into a correctional facility, according to USA Today.
At the time of the alleged murders, Drummond was out on bond for attempted murder, linked to a December 2024 charge, despite the crime reportedly occurring while he was still incarcerated.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed that a vehicle associated with Drummond was recovered in Jackson, Tennessee, but he remains at large. Authorities believe he is still somewhere in the state, The Independent reports.
Drummond is now wanted on multiple serious charges, including four counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony.
Law enforcement agencies continue to urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.