India, June 10 -- Austin Metcalf's father looked down at Karmelo Anthony, whom he described as "despicable," as he scolded him for not meeting his gaze during the poignant victim impact statement.

Jeff Metcalf urged Anthony, 19, to "don't look down" after he was convicted of first-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Metcalf earlier on Monday afternoon in a courthouse located in Collins County, Texas.

"We were robbed!" exclaimed the elder Metcalf as he instructed Anthony to look at him, according to WFAA, "Do not look down!"

During the strong statements, Anthony had been lowering his head and declined to make eye contact with the Metcalf family, which included Austin's father, mother, and twin brother Hunter.

"My boys w...