MEMPHIS, Tenn — Four people accused of helping Austin Drummond, the man charged in the July quadruple homicides in Lake County, Tennessee, appeared in a Madison County courtroom Wednesday, Sept. 10, for arraignment.

Giovantie Thomas, Michelle Ovelis, Dearrah Sanders and Eric Wise Jr. are each charged with two counts of accessory after the fact. A judge set their bonds ranging from $100,000 to $250,000, citing their alleged involvement with Drummond and prior criminal histories.

Thomas' attorney, Joe Byrd, said his client has known Drummond, Tanaka Brown and another accused accomplice since he was in high school.

Thomas drew extra attention during the proceedings when Byrd argued that his client was not aware of any plan to commit murder and that he had limited involvement.

"There's not

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