The family of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf continues to comment following the sentencing of Karmelo Anthony for Metcalf’s 2025 killing at a Texas high school track meet. Multiple reports say Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, reacts publicly to the verdict and sentence while criticizing media coverage and people he describes as race-baiting or “agitators.” He also expresses empathy toward Anthony, and some reporting says he supports the judge’s decision to limit cameras during the trial, citing concerns about trauma for minor witnesses.
At the same time, Fox News reports that Metcalf’s family faces death threats and harassment after the guilty verdict and sentencing, including claims that Anthony supporters engaged in alleged violence and threats. Separately, Fox News says Anthony is seeking to appeal his 35-year sentence. Yahoo News describes Jeff Metcalf as being affected by the release of trial visuals, saying he had never seen certain pictures before.
Other coverage also includes claims by Anthony’s family that they have been mistreated and have not received an apology or outreach from Metcalf’s family, alongside assertions that Anthony-related fundraising has drawn scrutiny.
