TN Quadruple Murder Suspect Makes a Court Appearance as Defense Request Change of Venue | Crime Alert 3PM 03.25.26

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I'm Nicole Parton, a Tennessee man facing charges for the quadruple homicide attended

a hearing at the Lake County Circuit Court regarding a potential change of venue and other

pre-trial matters.

Austin Drummond is alleged to have murdered Courtney Rose, Adriana Williams, Braden Williams

and James Wilson.

Several legal motions are currently pending, including the possibility of moving the trial

to a different location, initiating a mental health evaluation and imposing restrictions

on Drummond's access to discovery materials, challenges in accessing discovery, Brian

Huffman, the defense attorney representing Drummond indicated that the case is gaining

momentum.

There's a lot of work ahead, progress has been slow due to the extensive discovery process.

It takes time, he said, now that we have substantial amount of evidence.

We expect things to accelerate significantly.

Huffman noted the difficulties he faces in sharing discovery materials with Drummond, who

is being held at Riverband Maximum Security Institution in isolation from other inmates.

It's quite challenging because much of the discovery consists of video files and numerous

documents, which we cannot provide to him directly.

We can only show him the videos through the glass partition, making in-person meetings

complicated Huffman explained.

The issue of Drummond's access to discovery copies will be addressed on May 1, Judge

Mark Hayes expressed concerns about the potential for these documents to leak to the social

media outlets.

The change of venue discussion will also take place on that date, with Huffman indicating

a preference for relocating the trial to a larger jurisdiction, such as Shelby County.

Additionally, Huffman has submitted a motion for a jury questionnaire, even in light of

the potential venue change.

He remarked on Drummond's state of mind, saying he feels discouraged due to the conditions

he's living under.

He understands the gravity of the situation and is managing as best as he can, given the

circumstances.

Plans are also in motion for a mental health evaluation.

All motions submitted prior to April 15 will be reviewed by the Judge on May 1.

For now, Drummond remains in that isolation without bond.

More crime and justice news after this.

And now to Illinois, a 30-year-old woman has been charged

and charged with the alleged shooting deaths of her on-again, off-again boyfriend and

his parents at their home following a tumultuous relationship.

According to the Will County Sheriff's Office, Gina Strubble faces nine counts of first

degree murder in the deaths of 32-year-old Jacob Lambert and his parents, 54-year-old Stacey

Ford and 55-year-old Patrick Ford.

Will and Lambert had a complicated romantic history and shared children together, as reported

by law enforcement, deputies responded to the residents in Crete Township for a welfare

check around 2 a.m. on Monday.

Upon arrival, they discovered Lambert in his car in the driveway while his parents were

found dead inside the house close to the front entrance.

Authorities indicated that Strubble fled the scene and returned to her home in St. John

Indiana, where she was later arrested by local police.

A firearm believed to be linked to the shooting was also discovered.

Strubble is currently in custody in an Indiana jail awaiting extradition to Illinois to face

the charges against her.

Stacey Ford, who served as the director of finance, for Rhoda, a Linwood Illinois-based

company specializing in business signage, was remembered fondly in tributes on her Facebook.

The company expressed profound sorrow over the loss of Stacey, her husband Patrick and

their son Jake.

Saying with heavy hearts, we grieve the loss of our own Stacey, her beloved husband Patrick

and eldest son Jake, the post-highlighted Stacey's dedication, noting she had been a vital

part of the company for more than 20 years.

The tribute also described Stacey as a wonderful woman, who cherished her marriage, children,

grandchildren, and her faith in Christ.

Camilla Rosario, she's 17 from Conyers, Georgia, is missing.

Police say she left for school on March 17.

She left school early and returned home at 11.40pm.

She packed two bags and left again on March 18.

Her family says she was last seen entering a gray or light blue sedan, possibly with

a Florida tag.

Her family believes she left with someone she met online.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the lead investigator at 6-7-8-625-1453.

Camilla is described as a 17-year-old female 5-6 weighing 160 pounds.

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