Austin Metcalf’s racist history, including graffiti, racial slurs and bullying allegations, was kept from jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s trial.

Austin and his twin brother Hunter Metcalf were previously caught spray-painting racist and antisemitic graffiti, including “KKK kill all blacks,” “Heil Hitler,” and the N-word. The brothers received 12 months of juvenile probation and reportedly admitted they had done “some dumb stuff” and vandalized property.

Just hours before the killing, Anthony's ex-girlfriend reportedly told an assistant principal that she was being stalked by him.

Austin Metcalf's father Jeff Metcalf launches the Austin Metcalf Foundation alongside community organizer Bruce Carter to honor his son's legacy. Having found purpose after his son's tragic death, Metcalf says the foundation aims to save lives,

Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the April 2025 killing of Austin Metcalf.

The jury that convicted Karmelo Anthony of the murder of Austin Metcalf never heard the full story of either teenager’s background. It’s been over two months since the Black Texas teen was handed a 35-year sentence– one that his family and civil rights activists continue to criticize.

Appeal hearings reveal character evidence of victim and killer not heard in murder trial, including racism, bullying and violence.

Karmelo Anthony’s ex-girlfriend claimed he was stalking her and sent a threatening text hours before he stabbed Austin Metcalf in Frisco, Texas, prosecutors claimed.