Karmelo Anthony Verdict GUILTY of Murdering Austin Metcalf ⚖️ [cWbrbSWpJJ8]
In a verdict that has gripped the nation, 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony has officially been found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The tragic incident, which took place during a rainy April 2025 track meet in Frisco, Texas, sparked intense national debate over self-defense laws, school safety, and youth violence. ( While the defense argued Anthony acted in a split second of fear after an altercation inside a team tent, prosecutors maintained that reacting to a shove with a knife was an unjustified escalation. After less than three hours of deliberation, the Collin County jury delivered a guilty verdict. Anthony now faces 5 to 99 years—or life—in prison as the trial moves into the sentencing phase. What are your thoughts on the jury's decision? Let us know in the comments below, and subscribe for ongoing updates on the sentencing and more true crime coverage. #KarmeloAnthony #AustinMetcalf #TrueCrime #FriscoTX #TrialVerdict