“Forgiveness Is For Me”: Austin Metcalf’s Dad Speaks

Three months after Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison sentence for murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, is speaking out.

Donna and Jeff address the emotional toll of the trial, court gag orders, online harassment, and how he turned unimaginable grief into a force for change through the Austin Metcalf Foundation. From witnessing body cam footage to forgiving his son’s killer, Jeff opens up about seeking justice and keeping his son’s legacy alive.

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