Slain teen Austin Metcalf’s father posts gut-wrenching message to son on Easter
On Easter Sunday, Jeff Metcalf, the father of slain teen Austin Metcalf, shared a heart-wrenching message nearly three weeks after his son was fatally stabbed during a high school track meet. The grieving father posted the emotional song “Beat You There” by country singer Will Dempsey, which includes poignant lyrics such as “I don’t know why God always takes the good ones first” and “I’ve tried to be strong and carry on, but damn, this hurts.”
Austin Metcalf, 17, tragically lost his life when he was allegedly stabbed by fellow teen Karmelo Anthony during a confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2. Anthony, also 17, now faces a first-degree murder charge, but he was able to return home under house arrest after his family posted his $250,000 bond. Both Anthony and his family maintain that he acted in self-defense.
In a gesture of reconciliation and unity, Jeff Metcalf expressed his desire to pray alongside the family of his son’s alleged killer. However, his attempt to attend a press conference organized by Anthony’s family ended in disappointment as he was asked to leave. Metcalf had hoped to convey his condolences and demonstrate a sense of unity in the face of tragedy.
Following the incident at the press conference, Metcalf and his ex-wife experienced distressing “swatting” pranks where police were called to their homes. Despite these challenges, Metcalf remains steadfast in his mission to honor his son’s memory and combat negative portrayals of Austin online.
The heartbreaking loss of Austin Metcalf has left a community in mourning, grappling with the senseless violence that claimed the life of a promising young athlete. Jeff Metcalf’s poignant message on Easter serves as a reminder of the enduring pain and grief that accompany the loss of a loved one. As the legal proceedings unfold in the case of Austin’s death, the Metcalf family continues to seek justice and closure in the wake of this devastating tragedy.
