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Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
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Frisco, Texas, United States
Who
Karmelo Anthony, Austin Metcalf, Kala Hayes, Andrew Anthony, Jeff Metcalf, David Coale, Greg Willis
What
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:14:02 GMT · 6h 26m ago
Where
Frisco, Texas, United States ·
Why
Anthony was accused of fatally stabbing Metcalf at a track meet after Metcalf and his teammates allegedly taunted and shoved him, though prosecutors described the attack as intentional.
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The families of both Karmelo Anthony and Austin Metcalf express immense grief and feeling of loss following the verdict and sentencing, with Anthony's family planning an appeal, highlighting the deep and lasting impact of the event on all involved.
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2 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic4h 3m agoThe parents of Karmelo Anthony, a Black teenager whose murder trial and sentencing sparked a racial debate in the Dallas suburbs, spoke out Thursday, questioning the racial makeup of the jury and saying they’ve received death threats.Open article
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