The father of Austin Metcalf stated that seeing the bodycam footage of his son's fatal stabbing was a devastating experience, comparing it to being "killed" himself. This footage was shown during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony. Despite his profound grief, Metcalf's father also conveyed feelings of sorrow for Karmelo Anthony. The emotional toll of the trial and the circumstances surrounding his son's death are clearly immense for the family.