Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in the fatal stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, bringing a verdict in one of Texas’ most watched juvenile delinquency cases.
The decision was reached by a jury Tuesday in Collin County after several days of deliberations in the case stemming from a 2025 incident at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in which Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation under a team tent.
Anthony, who was on trial for first-degree murder, had pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense.
But prosecutors argued the attack was premeditated and supported their case with testimony and video evidence presented at trial.
The verdict marks a major development in the Austin Metcalf case, which attracted national attention and sparked widespread debate across the United States.
Following the guilty finding, Anthony now faces a sentencing hearing where the court will decide the final punishment.
Under Texas law, a murder conviction of this nature can carry a sentence ranging from several years in prison to life in prison.
Sentencing is expected to follow in the coming days, where victim impact statements and legal arguments will be presented before a final decision is made.
