Overview
- A Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty of first‑degree murder in the April 2025 killing of 17‑year‑old Austin Metcalf and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
- Jurors rejected Anthony’s self‑defense claim and a reduced “sudden passion” finding, and he will be eligible for parole after serving roughly half of the term.
- Prosecutors relied on witness testimony, stadium surveillance and medical examiner testimony that the single chest wound pierced the heart and was not survivable.
- The trial was tightly managed with gag orders, bans on devices and extra security after doxxing, threats and large public fundraising for Anthony drew national attention.
- Supporters, civil‑rights lawyers and some lawmakers have alleged racial bias in jury selection while others dispute the panel’s racial makeup, a contested issue likely to be central on appeal.