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Missouri Woman Indicted for Threatening Austin Metcalf’s Father
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Indictment and Arrest of Sharifa Henderson
Federal prosecutors announced that Sharifa Nicole Henderson, a 34-year-old resident of Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested on September 11 (occurred) and indicted on three counts of interstate threatening communications. The indictment alleges that Henderson sent a series of violent messages to Jeff Metcalf, the father of Austin Metcalf, who was murdered in April 2025. Prosecutors say the threats included promises to “kill” and “hunt” Metcalf forever. If convicted, each count carries a potential sentence of up to five years in federal prison.
Threats Amid Karmelo Anthony Trial
The first alleged threat was delivered via Facebook Messenger on June 9 (occurred), shortly before the conclusion of the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the teen’s killer. According to court documents, Henderson later called Collin County officials and sent additional messages that threatened to “demolish” the family and “strangle” a relative. These communications were traced through phone records and online accounts.
Official Responses
Acting U.S. The Department of Justice confirmed that U.S. Marshals are transporting Henderson back to North Texas for court proceedings. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis and Sheriff Jim Skinner participated in a press conference, reiterating that the threats constitute a federal crime. Jeff Metcalf, who now leads the Austin Metcalf Foundation, said the case highlights a broader pattern of harassment he has faced since his son’s trial.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Even today I had one, so for someone to be held accountable for their actions, I guess you could say it’s about time,” — Austin Metcalf
- “Our Constitution recognizes a God-given right to speak our mind. The First Amendment protects that right, but no person has a right to threaten to harm another person. That's not right. That's a crime,” — Jay Combs
- “I want somebody to walk up to me in maybe five or 10 years and say, the Austin Metcalf Foundation saved my kid's life,” — Austin Metcalf
- “Those messages included violent and vulgar threats,” — Jay Combs
What’s Next
The grand jury indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Henderson is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in the coming weeks, where prosecutors will seek the maximum statutory penalties for each count. The case is expected to proceed through the federal criminal docket in Plano, Texas.