A shocking criminal case involving a former member of a Grammy-winning rock band has grabbed major attention in the music world.
Brady Ebert, former guitarist and co-founder of Turnstile, is now facing extremely serious criminal charges after allegedly hitting an elderly man with his car during a heated confrontation. Prosecutors have now upgraded the case, and if convicted, Ebert could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Former Turnstile Guitarist Faces Attempted Murder Charges
Brady Ebert, 33, former guitarist of Turnstile, is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge in Maryland.
According to reports, prosecutors officially upgraded the charge on April 30, making the case far more serious than before.
Ebert was originally charged with attempted second-degree murder, which carried a possible prison sentence of up to 30 years.
With the upgraded charge, he could now face life in prison if found guilty.
What Happened on March 29?
Authorities in Montgomery County said officers responded to a home on March 29 after receiving reports of a hit-and-run incident.
According to investigators, Ebert allegedly got into an argument with a neighbour before the situation turned violent.
Police claim Ebert used a 2001 Buick during the incident and allegedly struck the victim with the vehicle before leaving the scene.
Emergency responders later rushed the victim to the hospital with serious injuries.
Ebert was taken into custody on March 31.
Victim Identified as William Yates
Investigators later identified the victim as William Yates, 79.
William Yates is the father of Brendan Yates, the frontman of Turnstile.
Family members claimed that Ebert drove onto Yates’ property while shouting abusive language before allegedly hitting him with his car.
During the confrontation, reports say Yates allegedly threw a rock at Ebert’s vehicle.
Brady Ebert Claims Self-Defense
During his indictment on April 30, Ebert denied intentionally trying to kill anyone.
He told the court that he acted in self-defense.
Ebert also claimed that video footage from home security cameras would support his version of events.
Investigators are expected to review surveillance footage as the case moves forward.
Brady Ebert Helped Form Turnstile in 2010
Ebert was one of the founding members of Turnstile.
He helped start the band in Baltimore in 2010 alongside Brendan Yates and other members.
The band later became one of the biggest names in modern hardcore music.
Recently, Turnstile won two Grammy Awards, including Best Rock Album.
Turnstile Previously Cut Ties With Ebert
According to the band, Ebert was removed from Turnstile in 2022.
In a public statement, the band said they ended their relationship with him because of what they described as a “consistent pattern of harmful behaviour.”
The group also claimed they tried for years to help him access support and recovery resources.
However, they said the situation worsened after he allegedly began making violent threats.
The band stated that his behaviour continued publicly even after his departure.
Additional Criminal Charges
Apart from attempted first-degree murder, Ebert is also facing several other serious charges.
These include:
- Attempted second-degree murder
- First-degree assault
- Two counts of second-degree assault
- Hit-and-run related allegations
If convicted on multiple charges, the penalties could be severe.
Current Custody Status and Next Court Date
Authorities say Ebert is currently being held without bond.
His next court appearance is scheduled for May 8.
As the investigation continues, prosecutors are expected to present additional evidence, including possible surveillance footage and witness testimony.
This case has shocked both the music industry and fans of Turnstile. What began as a neighbourhood dispute has now turned into a life-changing criminal case involving one of hardcore music’s most recognised former musicians.
With attempted first-degree murder charges now on the table, the upcoming court hearings may reveal more about what really happened that day. Whether Ebert’s self-defense claim holds up in court remains one of the biggest questions in this developing case.
