Austin Metcalf's father haunted by Karmelo Anthony trial visuals released: ‘I had never seen those pictures’

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Jeff Metcalf, father of murdered 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, shares his perspective on the newly released evidence and the trial's outcome. Metcalf criticizes the media for politicizing his son's murder and turning it into a racial narrative, emphasizing the importance of character over race. He also discusses his family's ongoing healing process and the profound impact on Austin's twin brother. "I had never seen those pictures, and I never want to see those pictures. I saw one, and it was, that was enough," said Jeff Metcalf. His son, Austin Metcalf, was 17 years old when he was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted earlier this month of killing Metcalf. It happened at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. Following his high-profile trial, conviction and 35-year sentence, Anthony is actively fighting to appeal it. Author