Frisco Teen Karmelo Anthony Indicted for Murder in Austin Metcalf's Death
It’s one of those stories that sends a chill down your spine — a tragedy that unfolded in broad daylight, at a high school track meet, no less. Karmelo Anthony, now 18, has been officially indicted for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The shocking incident took place on April 2, 2025, at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas — a place usually associated with school spirit and competition, not violent crime.
According to witness accounts and the official arrest report, a dispute escalated quickly between Anthony, a student from Centennial High School, and Metcalf, who attended Memorial High. What started as a verbal exchange inside Memorial’s team tent turned deadly in mere moments. Witnesses say Anthony warned Metcalf not to touch him, retrieved a knife from his bag, and stabbed Metcalf in the chest. Tragically, Austin collapsed and died in the arms of his twin brother before help could arrive.
The District Attorney of Collin County, Greg Willis, addressed the public after the indictment was returned. He stated that his office had presented the evidence to a grand jury over several weeks and pushed for a first-degree murder charge — which the jury ultimately delivered. With the indictment secured, the case now heads into the formal court process. A trial date is yet to be announced, but the DA’s office says it’s ready to fully pursue justice.
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Karmelo Anthony’s defense attorney, Mike Howard, responded publicly by calling the indictment a “routine step” in felony cases. He emphasized that grand juries only hear one side of the story — the prosecution’s — and that real justice happens in trial, where both sides are allowed to present their full version of events. Howard has hinted that the defense will argue self-defense, suggesting that Anthony felt threatened and acted out of fear.
But the weight of this case is crushing for the Metcalf family. Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, told reporters he is glad the case is moving forward but admitted no legal outcome can bring his son back. The emotional toll is evident — this isn’t just a court case; it’s the aftermath of a family’s worst nightmare.
In a statement caught on the officer’s body cam, Anthony reportedly said, “I’m not alleged, I did it.” Despite this apparent confession, his attorney maintains that context matters and insists that the full story has yet to be told.
Anthony was initially held on a $1 million bond, later reduced to $250,000, which he posted before being released to home confinement under strict conditions, including an ankle monitor.
As the legal process unfolds, the public and media alike will be watching closely. Was it cold-blooded murder? Was it a tragic act of self-defense gone horribly wrong? The court will eventually decide, but one thing is certain — this case has left a deep scar on the Frisco community and the families involved. Justice will be pursued, but healing is a much longer road.
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