THE dad of murdered Austin Metcalf has spoken out after the teenager boy accused of killing his son was indicted on homicide fees. 

Karmelo Anthony might withstand life in jail if he’s convicted of stabbing the rising pupil athlete. 

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Metcalf, 17, was stabbed at a monitor meet in Texas in April following an argument over a seat. 

Anthony, who was 17 on the time of stabbing, was indicted on first diploma homicide fees by a grand jury on Tuesday.

Because of this the case now strikes to trial, however a date has not but been set.

Metcalf’s dad, Jeff, issued a press release following the indictment, as reported by NewsNation.

“With the primary diploma homicide indictment, it now goes into the courtroom system,” he stated. 

“I totally imagine that justice will probably be served for Austin Metcalf. I look ahead to the forthcoming trial. However it can by no means carry my son again.”

Anthony might face 5 to 99 years, or life behind bars if he’s convicted. 

He may be issued a positive as much as $10,000.

Anthony will probably be tried as an grownup according to Texas legislation. 

Anthony, now 18, admitted to stabbing Metcalf when he was arrested by cops following the assault on the David Kuykendall stadium in Frisco.

He made the admission when an officer referred to him as an alleged suspect.

“He put his fingers on me. I advised him to not,” he advised cops.

He claimed that he acted in self-defense.

Cops additionally noticed blood on Anthony’s left center finger.

Anthony later requested if what occurred could possibly be thought-about self-defense.

The self-defense argument has been reiterated by Anthony’s legal professionals.

Metcalf died in his twin brother Hunter’s arms after he was attacked.

Hunter stated he tried to reply as quick as he might after realizing his sibling had been attacked.

“I attempted to whip round as quick as I might,” Hunter advised the ABC affiliate WFAA. 

Throughout an look on Will Cain’s podcast, Hunter recalled the second he noticed Metcalf operating down the bleachers after being stabbed.

He revealed he tried to place his hand on his brother’s chest in a determined bid to stem the bleeding.

“I grabbed his head and I regarded in his eyes,” Hunter stated.

“I simply noticed his soul depart, and it took my soul too.”

Hunter described Metcalf because the “strongest child” that he knew and labeled the killing “mindless.”

Anthony was charged with homicide following the stabbing and was launched from jail on April 14 on a $250,000 bond.

His household was reportedly inundated with Amazon packages and different presents following his launch.

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