SUMMARY: Austin Drummond, murder suspect wanted in a West Tennessee quadruple killing, was sighted on a citizen’s camera Sunday night near Pipkin Road, police confirmed Monday. Considered armed and dangerous, Drummond has been on the run since last Tuesday after four family members were found dead in Lake County. His car was recovered in Jackson, Tennessee, prompting a manhunt and lockdown at Union University. Police urge residents to check security footage and report relevant information. The U.S. Marshals increased the reward to $17,500 for tips leading to his arrest. Meanwhile, three others, including Dearrah Sanders, face accessory charges.

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SUMMARY: The man convicted for the 2018 Antioch Waffle House mass shooting, Travis Ranking, is requesting a new trial. His defense attorneys argue he was legally insane during the shooting and unable to form intent for first-degree murder. Currently serving life in prison, Ranking’s defense claims he was denied a fair chance to present evidence of his mental illness. Prosecutors maintain the attack was calculated, not due to insanity. Mental health experts testified Ranking suffers from schizophrenia and neurocognitive deficits, describing him as delusional and paranoid, believing Waffle House patrons were CIA operatives targeting him.

The man convicted in the deadly shooting at an Antioch Waffle House in 2018 is asking for a new trial.

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SUMMARY: The Songs of Love Foundation, led by John Beltzer, creates personalized songs for children with serious illnesses and now aims to serve older adults with memory loss. Using AI tools from Suno, the nonprofit adapts to producing music reflective of older generations’ tastes, addressing songwriter shortages. Though not a licensed music therapy organization, the foundation’s work shares therapeutic benefits by affirming individuals through custom songs. Some musicians express concern that AI-produced music lacks the human connection vital to healing. Despite this, the foundation embraces technology and volunteer contributions, striving to continue its mission of comfort through music.

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