The teen arrested in connection with the death of Rod and Paula Bramblett had his bond revoked and will be heading to rehab.
Johnston Edward Taylor, 16, had his bond revoked by Lee County Judge Russell Bush Wednesday morning after his recent traffic citations for speeding and reckless driving.
The Lee County Sheriff's office now has custody of Taylor, and he could be taken to a rehabilitation center as early as Monday.
Tommy Spina, Taylor's attorney, said he thought the judge's decision was "fair and balanced and appropriate under all circumstances."
In the courtroom, Spina asked the judge that Taylor be allowed to "address these issues professionally with professionals outside of the county jail."
Taylor is charged as an adult with two counts of manslaughter.
Officials said Taylor ran into the Bramblett's vehicle while traveling 89-91 mph.
Taylor was out on bond, but he was issued three traffic citations since the deadly crash in May, according to a motion filed Friday by Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes.
Hughes said his motion was "based on the safety of the public."
Rod Bramblett was the lead broadcaster for Auburn University athletics before his death.
Taylor’s case involving the Brambletts has yet to be heard by a grand jury. He waived his preliminary hearing in July, but there is no indication when a grand jury will hear the case.
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Eduardo Medina, senior in journalism, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
