The family of Austin Metcalf, the Texas teen fatally stabbed at a high school track meet, is now facing a new wave of terror: death threats following the guilty verdict against his killer, Karmelo Anthony.

Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder on Tuesday for the April 2025 stabbing of 17-year-old Metcalf during a track meet in Frisco. He was sentenced to over 30 years in prison. But instead of closure, the Metcalf family has been subjected to a torrent of hateful messages and threats, according to sources close to the trial.

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Threats escalate after verdict

TMZ Sports reported Thursday that the Metcalf family has been receiving death threats since Anthony's arrest, but the situation intensified dramatically after the guilty verdict. Dozens of hostile messages have flooded their social media accounts and personal phones.

One particularly disturbing message obtained by TMZ told the family that Austin's twin brother, Hunter, should have died instead. Another taunted that Austin “****ed around and found out.” The threats have also included people claiming they will show up at the Metcalf family homes and desecrate Austin's grave.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the threats. The family, already devastated by the loss of their son, now lives in fear for their safety.

Conviction and sentencing

The trial, which drew national attention, ended with Anthony being found guilty of murder. He had claimed self-defense, but the jury rejected that argument. The case has sparked debate about race and justice, with Anthony's family slamming the justice system as racist after the verdict.

Anthony broke down in court after the verdict was read, but the judge showed no leniency, sentencing him to more than three decades behind bars. He is currently being held in a local jail awaiting transfer to a state prison.

The Metcalf family has asked for privacy as they grieve and deal with the ongoing threats. The investigation into the threats is active, and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

This case has already left a deep scar on the Frisco community, and the aftermath continues to unfold in troubling ways. As the Metcalf family tries to heal, they now must also contend with a new and frightening reality.

For more on this case, read about the emotional courtroom scene after the verdict.