Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Texas Track Meet Murder of Austin Metcalf
Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 8:21 PM CDT / CBS Texas
TL;DR
- Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf.
- The murder occurred at a Frisco ISD track meet on April 2, 2025.
- The jury reached the sentence after two-and-a-half hours of deliberation.
- The prosecution emphasized the victim's age and the life he lost.
- The defense argued that Anthony acted under 'sudden passion' due to terror.
- A finding of sudden passion could have reduced the conviction to a second-degree felony.
- Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder.
- Anthony's mother testified that he regretted his actions.