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Texas Teen Gets 35 Years for Track Meet Stabbing
11 Jun
Summary
- A teen was convicted of murder for a 2025 stabbing.
- The victim was fatally stabbed at a Texas track meet.
- The convicted teen received a 35-year prison sentence.
In a case stemming from a 2025 incident, a 17-year-old identified as Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder on Tuesday, June 9th. He received a 35-year prison sentence for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.
The fatal confrontation reportedly began when Anthony was asked to relocate from beneath a tent. A witness stated that Metcalf's request was met with a threat from Anthony, who then reached into his backpack.
Metcalf was subsequently stabbed in the chest. Anthony maintained that his actions were in self-defense. Following the guilty verdict, the victim's twin brother addressed Anthony in court, expressing profound loss and wishing for retribution.
