He remains, in Collin County Jail on a $1 million bond. His family recently retained Dallas attorney Mike Howard, replacing previous counsel Billy Clark and Kim T. Cole. Public reaction has been mixed—many mourn Metcalf’s tragic death,
while others have raised over $400,000 in support of Anthony’s defense. Metcalf’s funeral was held privately on Saturday. The case continues to spark deep debate over youth violence and justice in the community. Rest in peace, Austin Metcalf.