Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year prison term for the murder of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student killed during a confrontation at a Frisco ISD track meet. The incident occurred on April 2, 2025, at Kuykendall Stadium, where prosecutors allege Anthony deliberately stabbed Metcalf in the chest following a dispute near a team tent area.
Authorities confirmed the two teens attended different schools and had no prior relationship.
During the trial, the defense argued that Anthony acted in sudden passion due to fear, seeking a reduced charge that would carry a shorter sentence. However, prosecutors urged jurors to focus on the loss of a young life, highlighting that Metcalf would not have the chance to graduate or find love.
The jury convicted Anthony of murder after hearing testimony from students, investigators, and medical experts.
