A Tennessee man is under suspicion for brutally murdering four family members he allegedly “knew” shortly after his prison release. Prosecution claims referenced a parole board letter where it was noted that he was “not capable of living among society.” Recordings with his father captured threats he made against jurors post-trial, stating they “will regret it” and that he’d “be out one day.”

Composed by Jody Pickens, the 26th District Attorney General, the letter reached the Tennessee Board of Parole in June 2020. At that time, Austin Drummond, still sought on Sunday for the murders of James Matthew Wilson, 21, Adrianna Williams, 20, Cortney Rose, 38, and Braydon Williams, 15, was in line for early release that July following an armed robbery conviction. The 28-year-old had served 13 years for robbing $44 from a Circle K at gunpoint, according to records.

“This office firmly objects to his early parole release,” expressed Pickens, labeling Drummond as a “dangerous felony offender” and confirmed member of the Vice Lords street and prison gang.

“He stormed into a Circle K convenience store, pointing a revolver at the victim while demanding money,” stated Pickens. “Following his jury conviction, Drummond phoned his father with threats against the involved jurors and victim.”

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced on Saturday that two suspects were apprehended over the weekend, facing charges of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Information on how they “assisted” Drummond remains undisclosed. The figures in custody have been identified as Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas, both aged 29.

Court records viewed by Law&Crime show Drummond has multiple convictions on his record, including the robbery and a “retaliate for past action” charge, which is when someone commits an act of harming or threatening someone in response to their prior involvement in legal proceedings. Local CBS affiliate WREG reports that the retaliation charge stemmed from Drummond’s threats that he made about jurors, which Pickens referenced in his letter.

“Drummonds behavior while in prison should also be taken into consideration,” Pickens charged. “He has 25 disciplinary actions against him that include refusing orders, drug possession, defiance, and being in possession of a deadly weapon.”

Prosecutors say Drummond was charged for attempted murder after he completed his sentence for the robbery in connection an incident he was allegedly involved in while locked up, along with contraband in a penal facility. Photos on Drummond’s Facebook page, which authorities are using to share pictures of him during the ongoing manhunt, allegedly show him eating pizza and drinking alcohol while on the inside.

He can even be seen playing a Nintendo Switch in one purported post.

“This type of behavior clearly demonstrates that Drummond has no desire for rehabilitation,” Pickens said. “And is not capable of living among society.”

Federal investigators and TBI agents have been on the ground in Tennessee aiding police with the “tragic” death investigation after the bodies of Drummond’s alleged victims were found Tuesday, July 29, in Lake County along Carrington Road in Tiptonville, according to TBI officials. The probe stemmed from the discovery of Wilson and Williams’ 7-month-old daughter in a “random individual’s front yard” that day at around 3:10 p.m., police say. The victims were found around five hours later.

“Spot him? Do not approach!” the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office warned on Facebook.