Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder of High School Athlete Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a dispute at a track and field meet in Frisco, Texas on April 2, 2025. Metcalf was a high school athlete, and Anthony's conviction followed a trial that included victim impact statements from Metcalf's family members. The case has drawn public attention and emotional responses from both the victim's family and supporters in the community.
Karmelo Anthony, 19, received a 35-year prison sentence after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old high school athlete. The fatal stabbing occurred during a dispute at a track and field meet in Frisco, Texas on April 2, 2025. Anthony was transported to Collin County Jail following his conviction and sentencing. During the sentencing phase, Metcalf's family delivered victim impact statements, with his twin brother Hunter delivering an emotional address in which he described what Anthony had taken from the family. Anthony reportedly sobbed during the verdict and sentencing proceedings. He was officially remanded into custody and removed from the courtroom following the sentencing.
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