april 212025 FRISCO, Texas - Representatives for the family of
Frisco murder suspect Karmelo Anthony issued a news release Monday morning saying they're "gravely concerned" about threats against them. Because of the threats, the Next Generation Action Network says the courts approved for Anthony to be moved from his home to an undisclosed location to "ensure his immediate safety."
Anthony is charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Metcalf was stabbed and killed at a track meet on April 2.
Anthony, also 17, was released from jail and placed on house arrest after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.
What we know:
According to NGAN, over the past several days, there has been an "alarming increase in death threats, continued harassment, and physical intimidation targeted at the family's home."
Some of the harassment includes people visiting the Anthony family home, loitering and taking photos of the property, false food deliveries, disturbing mailings, including Austin Metcalf's obituary, and people repeatedly circling the family home, taking photos and attempting to provoke fear and intimidation, the news release states.
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