TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Drummond appeared in court Thursday, September 4, for a preliminary hearing.

Investigators claim Drummond killed four people, all related to each other, in West Tennessee. Their bodies were discovered in Tiptonville shortly after an abandoned baby was found in the front yard of a home in Dyer County, about 25 miles away.

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The manhunt for Drummond lasted a week. He was eventually captured in Jackson, Tennessee. Witnesses and investigators may give testimony at this hearing. Below, find live updates from the court appearance.

Thursday, 3:26 p.m. - Recap

Austin Drummond appeared for his preliminary hearing on September 4, 2025. A judge found probable cause on

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