# Woman charged for threats against murder trial victim's family

> A Kansas City woman faces federal charges for threatening the family of a teen killed at a Frisco track meet.
- Title: Woman charged for threats against murder trial victim's family
- Summary: A Kansas City woman faces federal charges for threatening the family of a teen killed at a Frisco track meet. Online threats against trial participants can…
- Keywords: sharifa nicole henderson, kansas city, federal charges, threatening communications, austin metcalf, karmelo anthony, frisco, murder trial, online threats, jeff metcalf, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/missouri-woman-facing-federal-charges-karmelo-anthony-trial-threats
- Author: David Sentendrey
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sharifa nicole henderson, kansas city, federal charges, threatening communications, austin metcalf, karmelo anthony, frisco, murder trial, online threats, jeff metcalf, news, local
## Woman charged for trial threats
Sharifa Nicole Henderson, 34, from Kansas City was federally indicted for making interstate threatening communications during the Karmelo Anthony murder trial.
## Threats sent to victim's family
Henderson messaged Austin Metcalf's family on Facebook in June 2026, saying she would demolish them and strangle a family member, then threatening to hunt them forever.

> I will hunt you forever until I kill you… I will be there.
## Arrest and charges explained
Henderson was arrested in Kansas City on September 11 and faces up to five years in prison for each of three federal charges if convicted.
## The Metcalf family's ongoing struggle
Jeff Metcalf says his family has received over 100 threats since the end of the trial. He started the Austin Metcalf Foundation to help teens manage emotions and resolve conflicts peacefully.

> People don't understand what my family goes through every single day.
## The stabbing that sparked it all
Karmelo Anthony, then a Centennial High School student, stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a regional track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco on April 2, 2025.
## Anthony convicted and sentenced
Anthony was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. He claimed self-defense, saying Metcalf put his hands on him first.
## Henderson's criminal history
Henderson has prior arrests for disorderly conduct, theft, trespassing, and resisting arrest, adding to her legal troubles.
## Key takeaway

Online threats against trial participants can result in serious federal charges, even after the case concludes.