As convicted killer Karmelo Anthony's family faces questions over hundreds of thousands of dollars raised through online fundraisers, the father of slain Texas teenager Austin Metcalf says his family is still dealing with death threats, harassment and the emotional fallout of the murder more than a year later.Metcalf's father Jeff told Fox News Digital that he and other members of his family continue to receive threatening messages following Anthony's conviction and sentencing."I get text messages and voicemails that are just vile, disgusting things," Metcalf said on Thursday."I woke up this morning.
There's three of them already."Metcalf said the threats have also targeted those closest to him.SLAIN TEXAS TEEN AUSTIN METCALF’S HOME SWATTED HOURS AFTER TENSE PRESS CONFERENCE SHOWDOWNJeff Metcalf speaks about the stabbing death of his son, Austin Metcalf, at a high school track meet.(Jeff Metcalf)"Someone threatened Hunter's life when we were in the courthouse," he said, referring to Austin's twin brother.The Frisco Police Department confirmed to Fox News that it is "tracking several online threats made against the Metcalf family.""At this time, we are receiving numerous reports from concerned citizens and are actively gathering information while investigating each of these threats," police said.
"No arrests have been made at this point; however, these investigations take time, and arrests are possible as the cases develop."For now, we have increased patrols in the area of the Metcalf residence to ensure their safety and the safety of our community while we continue to investigate.We encourage anyone who observes a direct threat to report it through our app, Tip411, or by calling our non-emergency number at 972-292-6010."The strain has taken a significant toll on the Metcalf family."It has drained me emotionally, physically, spiritually, financially," Metcalf said.He said the hostility has extended beyond his immediate family.
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