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Change of venue granted for trial of accused West Tennessee mass murderer
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Change of venue granted for trial of accused West Tennessee mass murderer.LAKE COUNTY, Tenn.— A change of venue has been granted for a man accused of killing four members of a West Tennessee family.Austin Drummond appeared in a Lake County courtroom Friday morning for a hearing.He is facing several charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping.In the court appearance, a judge ruled that Drummond's trial would not be held in Lake County.As attorneys from both sides continued to make their case, Drummond's legal team suggested Shelby County but the state opposed it — saying the case has received too much media attention in Memphis.This was one of 15 motions the judge was expected to consider Friday.Authorities had previously said Drummond shot and killed four people last July in the woods near the Tiptonville prison, where he was once housed.He could be sentenced to death, if convicted.RELATED: Attorney for accused West Tennessee mass murderer wants trial to be held in Shelby County Last month, Drummond filed a motion from prison asking the judge to allow him to represent himself in court.He claims his attorney was not honoring his wishes.Download the FOX13 Memphis app to receive alerts from breaking news in your neighborhood.Trending stories: - Child, crossing guard injured in crash in Bartlett school zone - Judge denies restraining order request in lawsuit over new congressional map - Sentencing delayed for Fayette County woman who admitted to wire fraud, stolen valor