Here’s what I can share right now about the latest on “Chud the Builder” and the bond situation.
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Reports indicate Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chud the Builder, was held on a $1.25 million bond in connection with a courthouse shooting in Clarksville, Tennessee. Prosecutors sought substantial bond given the seriousness of the charges, including attempted murder, with a preliminary bond set at $1.25M and a full bond hearing planned (date widely reported as May 21, 2026).[3][6][9]
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Coverage also notes that the shoot-out occurred outside the Montgomery County Courthouse during an altercation, and that Eatherly faced additional related charges beyond attempted murder, with local court proceedings continuing through mid-May 2026.[6][3]
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The case drew significant public and media attention, including coverage of bond hearings and commentary from various outlets, alongside updates about fundraising efforts tied to his GoFundMe or related fundraising discussions in media clips and social media coverage (noting that fundraising chatter and reaction videos were common in early May 2026).[2][5][3]
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Several sources also referenced social media chatter and reaction videos surrounding the bond hearing, with some outlets and creators discussing whether funds raised for bond could be redirected or blocked, and with ongoing court dates for a full bond hearing and a separate preliminary hearing.[5][2][3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Compile a concise timeline of the key court dates and charges as reported, with dates and sources.
- Provide a quick summary of the current bond status as of the latest reporting, noting any new developments from subsequent court appearances.
- Pull direct quotes from the major outlets for context (with citations).
Would you like me to narrow to a single reputable source for the latest update, or compile a multi-source timeline? I can also search for any updates beyond mid-May 2026 if you want the very latest.