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Karmelo Anthony, 19, found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf in one-week trial
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was found guilty of murdering Austin Metcalf in a one-week trial in Collin County, Texas. The case drew national attention due to the racial composition of the parties involved: Anthony is Black, and Metcalf was white. The incident occurred during a track meet in April 2025 when both were 17, leading to a confrontation and fatal stabbing.
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