During a press conference for Karmelo Anthony, his mother tearfully addressed the alleged threats and doxing they’ve experienced over the murder of Austin Metcalf. At the conference, Metcalf’s father popped up and a rep for Anthony called the move “disrespectful.”
As we previously shared, on April 2, police arrested Karmelo Anthony, 17, charging him with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Austin Metcalf, 17. The football and track star died in his twin brother Hunter Metcalf’s arms. The incident occurred at a track meet — where the boys’ schools both met — in Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Karmelo, a senior at Centennial High School, claimed the victim told him he was sitting in the wrong seat before allegedly pulling a knife on him. Officials accuse Karmelo of stabbing Austin in the chest as his identical twin brother watched in horror and ran over to help. Frisco Police said, “Despite lifesaving measures by police and fire personnel, including CPR and the administration of blood, the [17]-year-old died.” Later, hospital officials pronounced him dead.
Karmelo Anthony Claims Self-Defense In Austin Metcalf’s Fatal Stabbing
On April 3, Karmelo’s father, Andrew Anthony, told The New York Post he’s “a good kid,” but provoked by violence. Andrew said, “Everyone has already made their assumptions about my son. But he’s not what they’re making him out to be. He was not the aggressor. He was not the one who started it.”
Andrew said his son got caught in the moment and made a mistake. He added, “I feel bad for the other parents and family, and words can’t explain how both [families] have been affected by this tragedy.” Although Karmelo confessed to the incident, he is also claiming self-defense. Austin Metcalf’s grieving father, Jeff Metcalf, also questioned Karmelo Anthony’s upbringing and parents as he forgave his son’s alleged killer.
On April 14, Judge Angela Tucker reduced Karmelo Anthony’s $1 million bond to $250,000. Mike Howard, Karmelo’s new attorney, argued that the $1 million bond was unnecessary. He said his client has no history of criminal activity and the judge agreed to reduce his bond. Hours later, Karmelo posted bond for release from the Collin County Jail, fitted with an ankle monitor, and ordered to remain on house arrest until trial.
Karmelo Anthony’s Family Reveal Alleged Doxing And Death Threats Over Austin Metcalf Murder
On Thursday (April 17), the family of Karmelo Anthony held a press conference to address the media for the first time since the April 2 incident. During the conference, Karmelo’s mother, Kala Hayes, tearfully addressed Austin Metcalf’s family, claiming her “heart goes out” to them. She also thanked those who have been supporting her family.
Hayes also revealed that her family has been “under attack” with alleged threats, doxing, and “false accusations.” She further called for the public to let the legal process play out.
Hayes made her comments at the delayed press conference, at which the father of the victim, Jeff Metcalf, showed up and had to be escorted out of. He was immediately told to leave and refused to comply. Therefore, Karmelo’s family opted to call the police to have him removed from the space.
Following the incident and delay, a representative for Karmelo Anthony’s family, Minister Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), called Jeff’s actions “disrespectful.” He said, “It’s a disrespect to the dignity of his son.”
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