Drummond is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, as well as aggravated kidnapping and abandonment. The judge revealed that the four Tiptonville victims were found shot to death.

Austin Drummond, charged in connection with the July 29 quadruple homicide in Lake County, is being held without bond as state seeks death penalty.

At the news conference Tuesday, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said the suspect’s girlfriend was related to the victims. Goodman later confirmed to CNN Drummond’s girlfriend and Rose were sisters.