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A Missouri woman is facing federal charges for allegedly making a series of chilling death threats against the family of murdered Texas teen Austin Metcalf.
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Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, allegedly threatened the family of the tragic teenager at least three times in June 2026, during the trial of Karmelo Anthony, the teenager convicted of murdering Metcalf.
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Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the heart at a high school track meet in April 2025, and his trial became a flashpoint in debates over race.
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According to prosecutors, Henderson messaged Metcalf's grieving family during Anthony's trial, telling them she wanted to 'strangle' one of their family members.
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Henderson also allegedly told the family she would 'demolish' them, and warned: 'I will hunt you forever until I kill you…
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You will always have to look over your [expletive] shoulder.'
The 34-year-old was indicted on charges of making interstate threatening communications.
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She was arrested on September 11, and was transported to Texas to make her initial court appearance.
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Henderson has had a number of previous brushes with the law, and her criminal history includes charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, theft and trespassing, reports Fox4.
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Metcalf's father Jeff told the outlet his family have received over 100 threats since the end of Anthony's trial, saying: 'People don't understand what my family goes through every single day.
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Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, is facing federal charges for allegedly making a series of chilling death threats against the family of Austin Metcalf, a Texas teenager who was murdered last year
Karmelo Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the heart at a high school track meet in April 2025, and his trial became a flashpoint in debates over race
According to Henderson's indictment, the Missouri woman made a series of death threats to the Metcalf family in the days after Anthony's trial concluded on June 9.
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In her first message on June 10, Henderson allegedly told one of the Metcalf family members she would kill them and put them in a body bag.
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'Now this is a threat take me to court (expletive),' she allegedly wrote.
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She then allegedly sent another message on June 10 warning the family she would 'demolish' and 'strangle' them, before sending another threatening message on June 11, prosecutors say.
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'Don’t worry I’ll kill you next,' she allegedly wrote, according to the indictment.
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'I will hunt you forever until I kill you…
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You will always have to look over your (expletive) shoulder.'
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Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murdering Metcalf, and last month a judge rejected his motion for a new trial.
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Metcalf was murdered by Anthony after they got into a confrontation over Anthony refusing to leave Metcalf's team tent at a high school track meet
Following the rejection of his motion for a new trial, Anthony's family held a press conference earlier this month to beg the public for $250,000 in donations - despite having already raised over $600,000 through crowd-funding
Following the rejection of his motion, Anthony's family held a press conference earlier this month to beg the public for $250,000 in donations – despite having already raised over $600,000 through crowd-funding.
Questions have been raised over how previous funds were spent, with critics pointing out that Anthony's attorneys are working pro bono.
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The Daily Mail previously revealed that Anthony's family relocated to a $900,000 home in an exclusive neighborhood after allegedly receiving threats at their former residence.
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The family used the $515,000 raised in April 2025 to support 'the safe relocation of the Anthony family due to escalating threats to their safety and well-being, as well as basic living costs, transportation, counseling, and other security measures,' according to the previous GiveSendGo description.
Despite the conviction, his parents have vowed to continue fighting for their son.
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Anthony's attorneys said the appeals process could stretch into 2027, and to fund the appeal, the Karmelo Anthony Legal Fund was launched and has already raised more than $30,000.
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'All contributions will be deposited directly into an attorney trust account administered by lead attorney Russell Wilson.
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Karmelo's family will not receive, control, or spend these funds,' the GiveSendGo page states.
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'Contributions will be used solely for legal expenses, briefs and filings, transcripts, investigators, experts, and other necessary litigation costs.'
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