Austin's Father (Jeff)
Appearances
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
Technically, you're a bigger brother.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
Your mom told me that you were there. Yes, ma'am. If you don't mind, what happened?
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
My boys are the biggest blessing in my life. God provided them to me. God's going to get me through this. I had a dream last night. And Austin came to me and said, I'm okay. It gives me peace. Doesn't mean I don't hurt. But it gives me great peace. So one of the things my son, Hunter, his ability to stay strong is a character to his brother. His brother, they had each other's back.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
They were tight. I've never seen a bond like that. Being identical twins, technically Austin was his big brother.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
those boys were my everything i had cancer almost 10 years ago i wasn't supposed to live but that was my why to fight and without those boys i probably would have succumbed and gave in but they were in my heart and i fought hard because i wanted to be their father i wanted to be there for them throughout the years they grow up and so i can share my wisdom and share my mistakes so they won't do the same
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
Austin was an outstanding athlete, person, friend, loyal, loving. He would light up the room. He was such a leader, naturally. On that team, he would fire those guys up. He would step on that field and he would become a totally different person. His level of play was above most everyone else. He led the team. He was voted team MVP by his coaches and teammates.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
He's had multiple coaches, colleges contact him. He is one of the most outstanding. Him and his brother both have been athletes all their lives, from soccer to baseball to jujitsu to football. They did it all. And they excelled every time. And I told them, you guys are so lucky because not everyone has your talent. But you have to make sure you take that talent and harness it in the right way.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
And Austin was able to harness many things in his life. Loyalty to his brother. his love for all his friends and family. He was such an outstanding young man. I was so proud. I bragged on my children all the time. Anyone who knows me knows how much my kids meant to me. They were my entire world. My world's a little shattered, but I still have Hunter and I always have Austin.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
I want to clarify something right off the start because I've already heard some rumors and gossip. This was not a race thing. This is not a political thing.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
You take my son's face off your website. I am not associated with you.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
That's correct. I do.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
That doesn't change anything. This has to do with me and God. God teaches us in the Bible. He talks about forgiveness. He also talks about revenge. Not for me to seek. God will take care of it. Karma, I believe in it. It's very unfortunate that this other child decided to make a bad choice that's going to affect him for the rest of his life. I have compassion for every human being.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
This is not, I want to make this very clear. This is not a race issue. This is not a black and white issue. I don't want someone stepping up on a soapbox trying to politicize this. I don't appreciate some of the remarks I've seen online that people say there was this fight and there was, they don't know. They weren't there. I know the truth.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
So unless you were there, unless you saw it, don't spread gossip.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
My focus of my story is, of course, on Austin. That is what's most important.
Serialously with Annie Elise
269: The Controversial Case That’s EXPLODING: What Happened to Austin Metcalf
I feel sorry for that individual because he's now made a mistake that's going to cost him the rest of his life. My son watched his brother die in his arms.