😢💔 Heartbreaking & Outrageous! Austin Metcalf’s dad, Jeff, is FED UP — his son was brutally stabbed to death, yet so many are defending the killer Karmelo Anthony despite the conviction!
Jeff Metcalf, the heartbroken father of slain 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, is speaking out with raw pain and frustration after his son’s convicted killer, Karmelo Anthony, received a 35-year prison sentence. Metcalf says he feels deeply insulted by the wave of public support for Anthony despite the overwhelming evidence of guilt in the tragic stabbing at a Frisco, Texas high school track meet.
The incident occurred in April 2025 when Anthony, then 17, fatally stabbed Austin in the chest with a $13 Walmart knife during an altercation. Witnesses described how Anthony had a chance to de-escalate but instead retrieved the weapon and returned to the confrontation. A jury deliberated for less than three hours before convicting him of first-degree murder, rejecting claims of self-defense. Anthony was sentenced earlier this month in McKinney, Texas.
Metcalf expressed profound disappointment that many have rushed to defend Anthony, politicizing the tragedy and ignoring the facts. In recent interviews, he highlighted the absence of accountability from Anthony’s family, noting they skipped key parts of the sentencing and victim impact statements, leaving the young man to face the consequences alone. “They weren’t there for the sentencing… They left that poor child up there by himself,” Metcalf said, adding that no apology or remorse has ever been extended to his family.
Even more disturbing, Metcalf revealed that his family has endured a barrage of death threats, harassment, doxing, and swatting calls in the wake of the verdict. Supporters of Anthony have allegedly sent vile messages, with some claiming Austin “f-ed around and found out” or wishing harm on Austin’s twin brother Hunter, who held his dying sibling. Metcalf described the toll this has taken, emphasizing that the case was never about race but right versus wrong. He has urged unity while condemning what he sees as a “moral decay” in society where facts are twisted for clicks and agendas.
Despite the anger, Metcalf shared a moment of human empathy during the proceedings, feeling sorrow for Anthony as he faced his fate. Yet he remains firm that justice was served and accountability is essential. His family, still grieving the loss of a promising young athlete whose life was cut short, now navigates ongoing threats while trying to heal.
The case has sparked national debate, with some media outlets and pundits accused of spreading misinformation or framing the tragedy racially. Metcalf has pushed back strongly, hoping the public focuses on the evidence rather than narratives. As appeals loom — with Anthony securing new legal representation — the Metcalf family continues to demand peace amid the storm. This heartbreaking story underscores the devastating ripple effects of violence and the heavy price paid by victims’ loved ones.
