UMVA has learned that the families at the center of a high-profile trial have been subjected to constant threats and harassment following the conviction.
The Anthonys and the Metcalfs have been dealing with the aftermath of the trial, but it's clear that justice was not fully served, according to those closest to the case.
Andrew Anthony, the father of Karmelo Anthony, shared his feelings about the experience, stating, "They did a number on us." He added, "We didn't get justice. A lot of things that were missed that should have been handled a certain way; however, we couldn't say anything. We did what we were instructed. We did what we were told."
Throughout the trial and its aftermath, the Metcalf family has been particularly targeted, with police responding to 911 calls with the SWAT team showing up to their home with guns drawn.
Even after the trial, the harassment continues, with Jeff Metcalf revealing that he is still receiving death threats and having his personal information released.
Despite this, the community has rallied around Metcalf, with supporters showing up to offer their backing, and a new fan page for Anthony, "standwithkarmeloanthony," has been created on Instagram, gaining several hundred followers in a short time.
A mysterious Instagram user, v.pperez, which appears to be owned by Anthony's girlfriend Valeria Perez, has been promoting the new fan page, fueling speculation about the true nature of the online support.
As the situation continues to unfold, both the Anthony and Metcalf families have been left to pick up the pieces and try to move forward, but the impact of the trial and its aftermath will be felt for a long time to come.
