Kala Hayes
Coverage of Kala Hayes in the Nexus archive.
- 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's family says "nobody wins" after murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony's family expressed that 'nobody wins' following a murder verdict. His mother, Kala Hayes, stated to CBS News that Karmelo 'didn't mean to hurt anyone' and 'was defending himself' during an incident involving Austin Metcalf.
- Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony's family used fundraiser money for moving and living expenses
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. A fundraiser organized by his mother, Kala Hayes, raised nearly $634,000 to support the family's relocation and living expenses, but has since been closed by GiveSendGo after the stated purposes were fulfilled.
- 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.