Austin Metcalf
Coverage of Austin Metcalf in the Nexus archive.
- Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge will consider whether to grant Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. In related developments, Judge Michael Chitty was assigned to review Anthony's motion for a retrial after Anthony's attorneys sought the removal of District Judge John Roach based on comments made during the original trial.
- Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge in McKinney, Texas, will consider whether to grant Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his conviction and 35-year sentence for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Anthony's legal team has argued that the original proceedings were improperly conducted, pointing to flawed courtroom rules and instructions given to the jury.
- Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury rejected his self-defense claims. These events occurred during a confrontation with Austin Metcalf at the stadium bleachers.
- Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for a fatal stabbing that occurred at a track meet in Texas. The conviction followed a jury's rejection of his claims of self-defense during a confrontation with Austin Metcalf in stadium bleachers.
- Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison following a fatal stabbing that occurred at a track meet. The conviction followed a jury's rejection of his claims of self-defense during a confrontation with Austin Metcalf in the stadium bleachers.
- Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison following a confrontation with Austin Metcalf at the stadium bleachers last year. The conviction occurred after a jury rejected claims made by Anthony regarding self-defense during the incident that took place at a track meet.
- Austin Metcalf’s father launches foundation following Karmelo Anthony murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of the 2025 murder of high school track athlete Austin Metcalf. In response, Metcalf's father established a foundation focused on youth conflict resolution.
- Karmelo Anthony hearing dates set for possible new trial, judge removal
Karmelo Anthony is seeking a new trial and judge removal, with hearings scheduled for next month following his prison sentence for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Frisco track meet.
- Murdered Austin Metcalf's father reveals heartbreaking injustice in Karmelo Anthony case that will never be rectified... and the courtroom moment delusional killer's mask slipped
Austin Metcalf's father discusses an injustice in the Karmelo Anthony case and a courtroom moment where the killer's mask slipped. The article highlights emotional revelations about the case's unresolved issues.
- Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial after 35-year sentence in killing of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony's defense team is seeking a new trial and a judge's recusal after his 35-year sentence for the murder of Austin Metcalf. They claim prosecutors coerced Anthony into waiving his right to testify.
- Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial after 35-year sentence in killing of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony, 19, seeks a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf, 17. His defense claims prosecutors coerced him into waiving his right to testify and is requesting a new trial and a judge's recusal.
- Karmelo Anthony demands new judge, new trial in appeal of conviction for murdering Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony is seeking a new trial and judge in his appeal of a murder conviction for Austin Metcalf. His defense team filed court motions arguing for a retrial with a different judicial overseer.
- Outrageous new entitled request by murderer Karmelo Anthony revealed as he launches fresh bid to be FREED from prison for killing of Austin Metcalf, 17
Karmelo Anthony, described as a murderer, has made a new request to be freed from prison for the killing of Austin Metcalf, 17. The article highlights this latest bid for his release.
- New video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A video released by Collin County court shows the aftermath of a fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet, where Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The footage captures Anthony fleeing the scene, being apprehended by police, and expressing distress before being detained.
- Austin Metcalf’s coach heard pleading ‘stay with me’ in frenzied 911 call moments after Karmelo Anthony’s attack
Austin Metcalf’s coach was heard pleading with the wounded football star during a 911 call shortly after Karmelo Anthony's attack. The call included desperate appeals for Metcalf to 'stay with me.'
- Karmelo Anthony’s high-profile supporters pull out all the stops to get Austin Metcalf killer’s conviction overturned
Karmelo Anthony’s high-profile supporters are working to overturn the conviction of the Austin Metcalf killer. The lawyers involved in the case are providing their services pro bono.
- Austin Metcalf’s dad slams ‘moral decay of society’ as killer Karmelo Anthony mounts fresh freedom bid
Jeff Metcalf criticized the 'moral decay of society' and accused commentators of spreading falsehoods about his son Austin Metcalf's murder. Karmelo Anthony, the killer, is preparing a new bid for freedom.
- Austin Metcalf's father accuses media pundits of trying to monetize his son's death 'for clicks'
Jeff Metcalf accused media pundits of exploiting his son Austin Metcalf's death for clicks and criticized Sunny Hostin's comments on 'The View' regarding the trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of first-degree murder. He expressed disappointment that the case became politicized and framed through a racial lens, despite his requests to avoid such narratives.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A newly released video from a Texas track meet shows the aftermath of a fatal stabbing where Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf, 17. The surveillance footage captured Anthony fleeing the scene before being arrested by police, with a jury rejecting his self-defense claims.
- Karmelo Anthony cries after Austin Metcalf’s murder in newly released bodycam video: ‘I’m not alleged, I did it’
Karmelo Anthony wept and confessed to stabbing Austin Metcalf in a newly released bodycam video, stating, 'I’m not alleged, I did it.' The footage was released by Collin County as part of evidence in Anthony’s murder trial.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen during a high school track meet in Texas. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Surveillance and body camera videos captured his arrest and the aftermath.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A newly released video shows the aftermath of a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, where Karmelo Anthony, 19, was arrested after stabbing Austin Metcalf, 17. Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison, with the court releasing evidence including body camera and surveillance footage.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A video released by Collin County court shows the aftermath of a fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet, where Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The surveillance footage captures Anthony fleeing the scene, being apprehended by police, and expressing that 'he put his hands on me' before being handcuffed.
- Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
A video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas high school track meet. Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, 17, and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The Collin County court released the video evidence after the trial concluded.
- Texas judge releases grisly evidence from murder trial of Karmelo Anthony
A Texas judge released evidence from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, including surveillance footage and 911 calls, after Anthony was convicted of stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison, rejecting a self-defense claim, while the trial faced scrutiny over jury selection and online misinformation.
- Moment Karmelo Anthony stabs Austin Metcalf and flees revealed in new surveillance footage
Surveillance footage released by the Collin County District Court shows Austin Metcalf and his Memorial High School track teammates at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. The video captures the moment Karmelo Anthony allegedly stabbed Metcalf before fleeing the scene.
- Austin Metcalf's final moments caught on harrowing 911 call as cowardly killer seen trying to flee
Austin Metcalf's final moments were captured in a harrowing 911 call. A killer was seen attempting to flee the scene. The incident highlights a violent crime in progress.
- Shocking video of moment Karmelo Anthony ADMITS to stabbing Austin Metcalf emerges in trove of grisly new images
A shocking video has emerged showing Karmelo Anthony admitting to stabbing Austin Metcalf. The video is part of a collection of new, graphic images related to the incident.
- New images show murder weapon, fatal injury in Texas high school track meet stabbing of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony stabbed Austin Metcalf with a knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet, leading to Anthony's first-degree murder conviction and a 35-year prison sentence. Trial exhibits included crime scene photos, the Ozark Trail multi-tool knife, 911 calls, and body-camera footage capturing Anthony's arrest and his claim of self-defense.
- Karmelo Anthony murmurs ‘I’m not alleged, I did it,’ cries during arrest for Austin Metcalf’s murder: bodycam
Karmelo Anthony was arrested for the murder of Austin Metcalf, during which he stated, 'I’m not alleged, I did it,' and cried. Anthony claimed Metcalf had put his hands on him after he issued a warning.
- Dramatic 911 audio placed seconds after Karmelo Anthony murder revealed: ‘My friend’s bleeding everywhere’
Disturbing 911 audio was released after Texas teen Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony, with a friend frantically reporting, 'My friend's bleeding everywhere.'
- Grisly photos released of Karmelo Anthony’s victim Austin Metcalf’s wound, a bloody coat and murder weapon
Grisly photos of Austin Metcalf's chest wound, caused by a $13 Walmart knife used by Karmelo Anthony during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet, were released by Collin County court. The images include a forensic ruler to indicate the severity of the injury.
- Another lawyer joins Karmelo Anthony's appeal as killer claims he cannot pay for counsel
Karmelo Anthony, convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, has secured a court-appointed appellate lawyer, Lara Bracamonte Davila, as he claims he cannot afford counsel. Anthony applied for legal aid under the Texas Fair Defense Act, stating he is 'penniless,' while records show his family owns businesses in Louisiana and Texas.
- Sick Karmelo Anthony fans launch cruel new social media trend mocking Austin Metcalf's stabbing death
Karmelo Anthony fans are participating in a cruel social media trend that mocks Austin Metcalf's stabbing death. The trend has drawn criticism for its insensitive nature.
- Austin Metcalf’s dad supported Karmelo Anthony judge’s hard line on cameras
Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf, supports Judge John Roach's decision to ban cameras in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, citing the trauma of minor witnesses. Anthony was convicted of stabbing Austin to death in 2025 and sentenced to 35 years in prison. Metcalf has called for accountability from Anthony's family but has not received a response.
- Karmelo Anthony claims he's penniless as business records tied to parents draw scrutiny
Karmelo Anthony claims to be 'penniless' while seeking a taxpayer-funded attorney for his appeal after being sentenced to 35 years for murder. Public records reveal his parents activated a Texas business entity 24 days after the 2025 fatal stabbing, and a $633,908 fundraiser was launched for him before being removed post-conviction.
- Karmelo Anthony supporter reportedly fired as other backers face backlash over verdict remarks
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Supporters, including a Texas parole supervisor and university professors, faced backlash for comments defending Anthony or criticizing the trial process.
- Outside Nashville, Chud the Builder’s attempted murder case has become a cause célèbre for white nationalists
Dalton Eatherly, known online as Chud the Builder, was arrested for attempting to murder Joshua Fox after an altercation outside a courthouse. His case has drawn support from white nationalists, January 6 defendants, and free speech advocates, with crowdfunding efforts raising over $300,000 for his legal defense. Donors referenced other racially charged incidents, including the 2025 Austin Metcalf stabbing and the 2007 Channon Christian and Chris Newsome murders.
- Austin Metcalf's father rips former Frisco schools chief as 'spineless' over Karmelo Anthony graduation
Jeff Metcalf, father of Austin Metcalf, criticized former Frisco Independent School District superintendent Mike Waldrip for allowing Karmelo Anthony to graduate after Anthony fatally stabbed Austin in 2025. Metcalf accused Waldrip of negligence in security and mishandling the aftermath, claiming Anthony should have been denied a diploma due to murder-related expulsion policies.
- DJ Peter Rosenberg catches heat for claiming Karmelo Anthony should have gotten lighter sentence in Austin Metcalf’s murder
DJ Peter Rosenberg faces criticism for suggesting Karmelo Anthony deserved a lighter sentence in the murder of Austin Metcalf. The statement questions whether the Metcalf family benefits from a harsh sentence against Anthony.