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Anthony Supporters Vandalize Metcalf's ‘Grave’ in Verdict Retaliation

June 12, 2026

Summary

Supporters of Karmelo Anthony, sentenced to 35 years for the April 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, are engaging in a sickening online trend of vandalizing Metcalf's 'grave' and sending death threats to his family.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the universal sorrow and loss after the murder conviction, while right outlets highlight the retaliatory vandalism and death threats by Anthony's supporters against Metcalf's family.

  • Left: Anthony's family laments verdict, asserts self-defense in tragic incident Left-leaning outlets focus on the emotional aftermath of the verdict, highlighting Karmelo Anthony's family's statement that 'nobody wins' in this tragic situation. They emphasize the profound sorrow and loss experienced by all parties involved after the murder conviction.
  • Right: Outrage as murderer's supporters vandalize grave, threaten victim's family Right-leaning outlets lead with the 'sickening online trend' of Karmelo Anthony's supporters vandalizing Austin Metcalf's 'grave' and sending death threats to his family. They highlight the allegations of violence and the outrage over these retaliatory actions following the murder verdict.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Karmelo Anthony's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict

Right

  • Karmelo Anthony supporters jump on sickening online trend vandalizing Austin Metcalf's 'grave' in retaliation for murder verdict
  • Austin Metcalf's family hit with death threats as Karmelo Anthony supporters face violence allegations
  • Jurors Got It Right on Karmelo Anthony

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