Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for first-degree murder
At just 19, Karmelo Anthony received a 35-year state prison sentence for the murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet. Austin’s father shared a poignant victim impact statement as the Collin County District Attorney, Greg Willis, confirmed the justice system’s role in addressing this heartbreaking incident.
The verdict has sparked a significant online debate, with reactions ranging from support for the jury’s decision to criticism from those siding with Anthony. The case has stirred strong emotions across social media platforms.
Anthony faced charges for the fatal stabbing of Metcalf during a high school track event in April 2025. His conviction followed a trial that concluded with a 35-year prison sentence.
The tragic incident occurred when Anthony stabbed Metcalf in the chest during a confrontation at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, near a team tent.
Accusations against Anthony highlight that the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf took place on April 2, 2025, during a track meet in Frisco, Texas.
In response to the verdict, rapper Cardi B expressed her outrage on social media, posting, “Wow! Just freakin wow! DISGUSTING… This is not justice, this is trying to make an example!!!”
The artist’s post has generated 10 million views with tens of thousands of impressions. Tomi Lahren, a Fox News political commentator and host of Outkick’s “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless,” responded to the post saying, “Yes, the example is, don’t stab somebody in the chest. Thanks for playing.”
A court sketch shows Karmelo Anthony during his trial in Collin County, Texas, where he was convicted of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf on June 9, 2026. (Pat Lopez)
Others have also weighed in on the post. Matt Van Swol, a user with more than half a million followers, replied: “I know… It’s like, ‘Damn, Black people cant stab any White people to death anymore and not go to prison just because they are Black.’ Devastating.”
Rival crowds chant outside the courthouse during Karmelo Anthony’s trial. (Derek Shook for News Agency)
Zeek Arkham, a former New York Police Department officer and current host of “Reasonable Suspiscion” podcast, replied: “‘Trying to make an example?’ Yes, Cardi…stabbing people is bad. We should make stabbing people as unattractive as possible. Might cause people to think before they stab someone. Thanks… I think?”
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Texas track star Austin Metcalf. (FOX 4)
News Agency has reached out to Cardi B’s team for further comment.
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