Overview

• Karmelo Anthony, 17, charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, has been moved to an undisclosed location for his safety.
• The Next Generation Action Network reported threats, including death threats, loitering, and disturbing mailings, prompted the relocation approved by the courts.
• Anthony remains under house arrest with an ankle monitor after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000 on April 14.
• Legal experts have indicated that Anthony's potential self-defense claim faces significant challenges based on currently available evidence.
• The case has intensified community tensions, with both families receiving harassment and misinformation spreading widely online.