The family of Austin Metcalf, a stabbing victim whose killer was convicted Tuesday, faces a barrage of death threats and harassment from supporters of the convicted murderer, with law enforcement now investigating explicit threats against family members.

Threats Intensify After Guilty Verdict

Death threats against the Metcalf family began after Karmelo Anthony’s arrest in April 2025 but escalated dramatically following Tuesday’s unanimous guilty verdict. According to TMZ, threatening messages obtained by the outlet include statements that Austin’s identical twin brother Hunter should have died and that Austin deserved his fate. Other messages contain explicit threats to appear at family homes and disturbing references to desecrating Austin’s grave at the cemetery.

Law enforcement officials confirmed awareness of the threats as of Wednesday evening. No suspects have been identified and no arrests announced in connection with the harassment campaign targeting the grieving family members.

Courthouse Confrontation Captured on Video

The threatening messages follow disturbing video footage from outside the Collin County Courthouse immediately after sentencing. The footage shows a mob of Anthony supporters physically following and verbally assaulting the Metcalf family as they departed under sheriff’s deputy escort. Hunter Metcalf, who held his dying twin brother in his arms after the stabbing, was among those targeted by the crowd.

Video from the scene captured Anthony supporters chanting celebrations of Austin’s death while the family attempted to reach their vehicles. Sheriff’s deputies provided escort through the parking lot as the harassment continued. Earlier that same day, the crowd cheered a supporter who declared both Metcalf brothers should have been killed.

Pattern of Intimidation

The threats represent an escalating pattern of harassment directed at the victim’s family throughout the legal proceedings. The intensity of the campaign increased significantly after the jury delivered its guilty verdict, with messages becoming more explicit and specific about potential violence. The Metcalf family maintained composure during the courthouse confrontation despite aggressive verbal attacks from the crowd.

What This Means

This case highlights growing concerns about mob harassment of crime victims’ families during high-profile trials. The threats against the Metcalfs continue even after the conviction, raising questions about adequate protection for families seeking justice through the legal system. Law enforcement’s ongoing investigation will determine whether criminal charges follow for those making explicit threats against the family members.