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Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting singer’s father with car
Brady Ebert, a former guitarist for hardcore band Turnstile, was taken into custody after prosecutors say he hit 79-year-old William Yates with his car in Silver Spring, Maryland, leaving Yates with serious leg injuries; charging documents and security footage are cited in the case.
Apr 3rd 2026 · United States
Insights
- Brady Ebert, 33, was arrested in Silver Spring, Maryland and charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault.
- Victim William Yates, 79 and father of Turnstile singer Brendan Yates, suffered severe leg injuries and underwent surgery.
- Charging documents and neighbor video allege Ebert drove toward Yates and his family during a driveway confrontation and then struck Yates.
- Police say the incident followed months of hostile interactions after Ebert was dismissed from the band in 2022.
- Ebert was ordered held without bond and a court hearing is scheduled while his lawyer declined to comment.
Sources
- Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert charged with attempted murder after alleged attack on bandmate’s father www.independent.co.uk
- Former Turnstile Guitarist Charged With Attempted Murder of Bandmate’s Father www.nytimes.com
- Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s dad www.smh.com.au
- Son charged after the alleged fatal stabbing of his father in Sydney's west www.smh.com.au
- Ex-Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted second-degree murder of frontman’s father www.theguardian.com
- Former Turnstile guitarist is accused of hitting an ex-bandmate's dad with his car www.independent.co.uk