DESPICABLE: Texas county DA won’t pursue true justice in murder of Austin Metcalf
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On April 2, 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony fatally stabbed Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old junior at Frisco Memorial High School, during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The incident occurred after a dispute over seating under the Memorial High School team’s tent, where Metcalf asked Anthony, a student from Frisco Centennial High School, to move. According to a police affidavit, Anthony responded by pulling a knife from his backpack, allegedly saying, “Touch me and see what happens,” before stabbing Metcalf in the chest when Metcalf attempted to move him. Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter, despite CPR efforts by Frisco ISD athletic trainers.
Anthony was arrested the same day and charged with first-degree murder, with his bond set at $1 million in Collin County jail. The Collin County District Attorney confirmed on April 10 that Anthony will not face the death penalty or life without parole if convicted, citing U.S. Supreme Court rulings that prohibit such sentences for crimes committed by individuals under 18. Witnesses reported the two teens did not know each other prior to the altercation, and Anthony claimed self-defense, asking police if his actions could be considered as such after admitting to the stabbing. Frisco police have warned of misinformation circulating on social media, including fake posts impersonating officials and a fabricated medical examiner’s report falsely claiming Metcalf died of an MDMA overdose.
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Metcalf, a standout football player and track athlete, was voted team MVP with a 4.0 GPA and had aspirations to play at the college level. His father, Jeff Metcalf, described him as a leader with a bright future. A GoFundMe for Metcalf’s family has raised over $250,000, while Anthony’s family launched a fundraiser on GiveSendGo, raising nearly $200,000 for his legal defense, claiming the narrative against him is false. Anthony’s attorneys, Kim T. Cole and Billy Clark, are seeking to lower his bond and have urged the public not to rush to judgment, expressing condolences to Metcalf’s family. The case has drawn significant attention, with police working with the FBI to investigate fake social media posts spreading false claims about the incident.