Jeff Metcalf speaks out about losing son Austin and how his family is moving forward

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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 sat down with Fox News Digital to discuss the loss of his son, Austin, and the impact on his family. (Matthew Symons for Fox News Digital) FRISCO, Texas — Austin Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, says he "100%" stands by the judge's decision in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial to keep cameras out of the courtroom. Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court went on the record previously to say the decision was essentially imperative to keep the trial fair. In a sit-down interview with Fox News Digital, Jeff Metcalf said, "You have minors that had to testify. It's hard enough for them because they've witnessed a trauma. They will have permanent memories. I mean, they're all in counseling. It was hard enough to watch them get up on the stand and have to testify and be asked the tough questions." JUDGE PRESIDING IN CASE OF SLAIN TEXAS TEEN A