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Teen Faces Murder Trial Over Track Meet Stabbing
1 Jun
Summary
- Jury selection begins for Karmelo Anthony's murder trial.
- Anthony is accused in the April 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.
- Self-defense is expected to be a key issue in the trial.
Jury selection began on Monday for Karmelo Anthony, 18, who stands accused of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The fatal stabbing occurred in April 2025 during a track meet in Frisco. This trial is anticipated to hinge on Anthony's claim of self-defense.
Legal experts note that finding jurors unbiased by extensive online discussion and misinformation will be a significant challenge. The defense plans to argue that Anthony's actions were legally justified.
Prosecutors are expected to focus on evidence detailing the confrontation's immediate lead-up. A key legal question will be whether Anthony provoked the incident, which could impact the evaluation of his self-defense claim. Depending on evidence presented, manslaughter may also be considered.
Anthony was indicted by a Collin County grand jury. Investigators allege the confrontation occurred within a team tent, with Anthony reportedly warning Metcalf before using a knife. Anthony's defense team asserts that the full circumstances will show he may have acted in self-defense.
