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Karmelo Anthony’s mom begs jury deciding son’s sentence to ‘have mercy’
Karmelo Anthony's mother, Kala Hayes, pleaded with a Texas jury to show mercy after her son was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf. The 19-year-old defendant was found guilty of the crime, and his mother expressed emotional appeals during the sentencing phase.
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