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, 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 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.

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.

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 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 are working to overturn the conviction of the Austin Metcalf killer. The lawyers involved in the case are providing their services pro bono.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 were captured in a harrowing 911 call. A killer was seen attempting to flee the scene. The incident highlights a violent crime in progress.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

A judge in the Karmelo Anthony case spoke out on the jury's verdict after the killer was sentenced to 35 years for murdering Austin Metcalf.

Judge John Roach defended the jury’s verdict in the trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The judge’s comments followed the conclusion of a high-profile trial last week.

Judge John Roach of the 296th District Court defended his decision to bar cameras and livestreaming from Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, stating it was necessary to ensure a fair trial. A Collin County jury sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.

A Howard University professor and author blamed Austin Metcalf’s father for the teen athlete’s murder in a Substack post, accusing the father of failing to teach his son that 'black children have boundaries.'

Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track event. House Democrats and activists claimed the trial was unfair and racist, citing race and jury selection as potential factors.

Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf, who was stabbed during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. The case, which involved claims of self-defense, drew national attention and legal proceedings over a year.

House Democrats criticized the all-White jury in Karmelo Anthony's trial, arguing it contributed to the guilty verdict in the case of Austin Metcalf's stabbing. Some lawmakers and activists claimed the trial was unfair and highlighted systemic racism, while sources stated the jury included minority members.

House Democrats criticized the guilty verdict in Karmelo Anthony's case, alleging racism and an all-White jury influenced the outcome. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, with supporters arguing the self-defense claim was unfairly rejected. Sources stated three minority jurors were part of the 18-juror pool, but critics claimed racial bias in jury selection.

A Howard University professor criticized the father of a white teen killed by a Black teen, arguing the victim's death stemmed from the father's failure to teach boundaries rather than the killer's actions. The case has sparked debates about race, with the professor accusing the father of enabling racial entitlement through his parenting.