UMVA has learned that the family of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf is being bombarded with death threats and hateful messages on their personal phone numbers and social media accounts, following the conviction and 35-year prison sentence handed down to his killer, 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony.
The threats, which began after Anthony’s arrest in April 2025, have intensified dramatically since the unanimous guilty verdict on Tuesday, leaving the grieving family to endure a torrent of vile and disturbing messages.
One of the hostile messages obtained by UMVA reads: "Austin's twin brother, Hunter, should have died and that Austin f*ed around and found out." Such threats have left the family reeling, as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of their loved one.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that people are threatening to show up at Metcalf family homes, taunting them by saying they’re soiling Austin’s grave. These messages are not just empty threats, but a disturbing indication of the depths of hatred and vitriol that some individuals are willing to stoop to.
Law enforcement is reportedly aware of the threats, but no suspects have been named, and no arrests have been made as of Wednesday evening. The authorities are likely working to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
In a shocking display of public outcry, a mob of Karmelo Anthony supporters was seen physically following and verbally assaulting the Metcalf family as they left the Collin County Courthouse immediately after the sentencing. The video footage of this incident shows the murderer's supporters swarming the grieving family, including his brother Hunter Metcalf, who held his dying twin in his arms after the stabbing.
The chants of "We glad Austin's dead!" echo through the halls of the courthouse, a haunting reminder of the darkness and hatred that can consume some individuals. The Metcalf family is still reeling from this traumatic experience, and the continued harassment and threats are only adding to their pain and suffering.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, one thing is clear: the family of Austin Metcalf deserves justice, compassion, and respect. The continued threats and harassment must be condemned, and those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.
