Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf, delivering a verdict in one of the most closely watched juvenile crime trials in Texas.
The decision was handed down by a jury Tuesday in Collin County after days of proceedings in the case stemming from a 2025 incident at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, where Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation under a team tent.
Anthony, who was tried for first-degree murder, pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense.
However, prosecutors argued that the attack was intentional and supported their case with witness testimony and video evidence presented during the trial.
The verdict marks a major development in the Austin Metcalf trial, which attracted national attention and sparked widespread debate across the United States.
Following the guilty plea, Anthony now faces sentencing, 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.
A sentencing hearing is expected to take place in the coming days, where victim impact statements and legal arguments will be presented before a final decision is made.
