“Teen’s Background Revealed in Court as Bail Hearing Continues After Tragic Stabbing”
The incident at Frisco’s high school, which was addressed internally by the school system, has raised questions about Anthony’s role in the altercation—whether he was the aggressor, victim, or a witness.
In court, Anthony’s parents spoke about their son’s academic achievements and leadership as captain of both his high school’s football and track teams. Before the tragic incident involving Austin Metcalf, Anthony had no prior arrests. He had been working two jobs, one at Foot Locker and another at an H-E-B supermarket, to support himself.
Judge Angela Tucker acknowledged that the case had brought unprecedented security challenges, noting, “They’ve never had the security issues they’ve faced with this case,” as reported by Fox 4. The murder of Austin Metcalf has caused divisions within the Frisco community and sparked widespread discussions across the country.
A representative for the Anthony family recently addressed and refuted claims that Austin Metcalf had harassed the teenager accused of the fatal stabbing prior to the tragic incident at the game.