The parents of convicted killer Karmelo Anthony have spoken publicly about what they describe as an “injustice” in their son’s case. In contrast, Jeff Metcalf — the father of Anthony’s victim, Austin Metcalf — has said he has found room for forgiveness.
After the verdict was delivered Tuesday, Jeff Metcalf directed an angry outburst at Anthony in court.
But in a separate interview after the trial, he also expressed sadness over Anthony’s future. Speaking with CBS, Metcalf said, “I’ll even say this: I had a little bit of sorrow because I’m human; and that poor boy is fixing to experience a life that I would not wish upon anyone.”
Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing Metcalf during an altercation at a high school track meet in April of last year. He has since filed a notice of appeal challenging the conviction.
Karmelo Anthony was later photographed after being transferred to the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and taken to the Pack Unit near Navasota, Texas, according to the agency.
