A professor at Howard University has faced criticism for attributing the murder of Austin Metcalf to his father's failure to teach him about black culture. Karmelo Anthony was convicted on June 12, 2026, for the murder of Austin during a track meet in April 2025 and received a 35-year prison sentence. Austin's father, Jeff Metcalf, expressed anger at Anthony's remarks, stating that the case should not be politicized and emphasizing shared humanity. In a Substack article, Dr. Stacey Patton argued that Jeff Metcalf's parenting choices contributed to the circumstances surrounding his son's death. She suggested that Austin was raised in an environment that emphasized aggression and dominance, which she believes may have made him vulnerable to violence. Patton's article has garnered significant attention, receiving nearly two thousand likes, but has also attracted negative reactions from some commenters who found her views offensive.
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Howard University Professor Criticizes Father of Murder Victim for Parenting Choices
Dr. Stacey Patton, a Howard University professor, has been criticized for blaming the father of murder victim Austin Metcalf for not teaching his son about black culture, which she suggests contributed to his death. Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder. Jeff Metcalf has publicly rejected the notion that race played a role in the incident, expressing his grief and anger over the situation.
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Professor Blames Austin Metcalf’s Father For Lesson He Says Was Never Taught
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Howard University Professor Criticizes Father of Murder Victim for Parenting Choices