Karmelo Anthony Moved to Undisclosed Location After Family Reports Death Threats
Karmelo Anthony, the high school junior charged with murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, has been moved to an undisclosed location after what family representatives call a surge in death threats, harassment, and intimidation.
On Monday (April 21), the Next Generation Action Network (NGAN), a civil and human rights group supporting the Anthony family, confirmed with Fox 4 News in Texas that a court approved the relocation to “ensure his immediate safety.”
The 17-year-old had previously been released on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. Anthony is accused of stabbing and killing Metcalf at a track meet on April 2.
“We are sharing images and documentation of the threats the family has faced this past weekend to make the public aware of the dangerous atmosphere that has been created — an atmosphere fueled by organized hate, systemic racism, and intentional misinformation,” said the president of NGAN, Dominique Alexander, in the news release.
According to the organization, the Anthony family has faced a wave of harassment in recent days, including people loitering outside their home, taking photos, and sending disturbing mail. In one instance, the family received a copy of Metcalf’s obituary.
NGAN also reported repeated drive-bys, false food deliveries, and individuals circling the home attempting to provoke fear.
The decision to move Karmelo was further ignited days after a rally was held at Frisco’s Kuykendall Stadium, where participants carried signs reading “Protect White Americans” and “Stop Black Violence on White Americans.”
The event was organized by Edward “Jake” Lang, a Florida man who was previously charged and later pardoned for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.
Frisco police noted that two people were arrested at the rally and that many who attended the demonstration were not local residents.
“It is both heartbreaking and infuriating to see the depths of hate and bigotry still alive and well in our society,” Alexander said.
NGAN says its internal security team continues to coordinate with local law enforcement to protect the Anthony family as the case moves forward in court.
