Ex-TURNSTILE Guitarist Accused of Stalking Bandmate's Father

New audio reveals alleged harassment years before attempted murder

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:45pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered camera lens reflecting a bright, harsh light, conceptually illustrating the invasive nature of stalking and the potential for violence.A broken camera lens reflects the harsh light, symbolizing the escalating violence and invasion of privacy in this stalking case.Baltimore Today

Just two weeks after a former TURNSTILE guitarist allegedly tried to murder his childhood friend's father, new audio has surfaced revealing the suspect had been stalking the victim's home years earlier.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential for escalating violence when stalking and harassment are not addressed, even in high-profile cases involving public figures. It also raises questions about the music industry's responsibility to address mental health and interpersonal conflicts among artists.

The details

According to the Baltimore Banner, audio recordings show that Brady Ebert, a former guitarist for the band TURNSTILE, had been stalking the home of William Yates, the father of his former bandmate Brendan Yates, as early as 2022 - four years before the alleged murder attempt. In the recordings, Ebert can be heard saying he was "creeping around my father's house at 8 in the morning."

  • In 2022, Ebert allegedly stalked William Yates' home.
  • On April 1, 2026, Ebert allegedly tried to murder William Yates.

The players

Brady Ebert

A former guitarist for the band TURNSTILE who is accused of stalking and attempting to murder the father of his former bandmate.

William Yates

The father of Brendan Yates, a member of the band TURNSTILE, who was allegedly stalked and targeted for murder by Brady Ebert.

Brendan Yates

A member of the band TURNSTILE, whose father was allegedly stalked and targeted for murder by his former bandmate Brady Ebert.

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What they’re saying

“creeping around my father's house at 8 in the morning”

— Brady Ebert, Former TURNSTILE Guitarist

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the full extent of Ebert's alleged stalking and the events leading up to the attempted murder.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for the music industry to better address mental health issues and interpersonal conflicts among artists, as well as the importance of taking stalking and harassment seriously to prevent escalating violence.