TX - Austin Metcalf - 17 - fatally stabbed at track meet, 2 April 2025

[mickey2942]

Has a trial date been set?

 

[Chimera]

"A representative for the family of Texas teen Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing another teen at a high school track meet, said they believe their son is innocent. “I believe the Anthony family feels that, yes, Karmelo Anthony is innocent of this, and they are going to support Karmelo Anthony in this entire process and get him prepared,” Dominique Alexander told NewsNation on Wednesday."

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/karmelo-anthonys-rep-says-his-family-believes-hes-innocent/

Ironically, Karmelo himself admitted to LE he stabbed Austin. Now somehow, he's magically innocent.

Smh.
It just keeps getting worse, imo.
How can a person stab another and still be innocent ?
Graphic :


Was it a single stab or was the blade pulled out of Austin and driven back into him ?
Regardless, this is becoming disgraceful.

So sorry for the Metcalf family.
Esp. worried about how Austin's twin, Hunter is doing ?
The pain must wash over him daily, and prob. the smallest things can trigger grief.
Omo.

 

[Ontario Mom]

Smh.
It just keeps getting worse, imo.
How can a person stab another and still be innocent ?
Graphic :


Was it a single stab or was the blade pulled out of Austin and driven back into him ?
Regardless, this is becoming disgraceful.

So sorry for the Metcalf family.
Esp. worried about hos Austin's twin, Hunter is doing ?
The pain must wash over him daily and prob. the smallest things can trigger grief.
Omo.

The spokesman is claiming self-defense of course, so implying Anthony is innocent of the charge of murder. And intentionally using Kyle Rittenhouse's case to make his point. The problem is, the two cases have literally nothing in common.

 

[Chimera]

I cringe to think of how the defense is going to 'smear' Austin.
Speculating of course -- 'Oh, he said this or did that'... none of which can probably be proven !
This whole case makes my blood pressure rise.
Everyone is legally provided with a defense atty., but nothing I've read so far supports a self-defense theory.
Nothing.
Imo.

 

[al66pine]

Remorse?

@Ontario Mom Thx for the link.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/karmelo-anthonys-rep-says-his-family-believes-hes-innocent/

"When asked if Anthony feels remorseful for the incident, Alexander said he had “never asked him that question.” "

^ That prompted me to think about whether Karmelo feels remorse. I'm not personally speculating on that point (pending trial outcome), but started wondering about judges' views on remorse. Turns out they varrry wiiidely.
Found this NYU Law Review article. From the abstract:

"Judging Remorse"
"... examined criminal judges’ views about remorse, its assessment, and its relevance in their decision-making....
"... judges varied widely in their views about the assessment of remorse and its relevance in judicial decision-making..."
"... they disagreed about for which types of crimes and at which stage of criminal proceedings remorse was most relevant. They further disagreed about the indicators of remorse; behaviors that suggested remorsefulness to some judges suggested remorselessness to other..." (bbm)

These several pages of the 40 page article answered some of my curiosity.
"A. Legal Relevance………. 148
"B. Time and Place for Remorse……….150
"C. Expressions of Remorse: “More an art than a science”………. 155"

Judging Remorse | N.Y.U. Review of Law & Social Change

This study uses interviews with judges to examine the role of remorse in judicial decisionmaking.

socialchangenyu.com

 

[mickey2942]

Has a trial date been set?

Answered my own question. No hearings scheduled. Odd

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/PublicAccess/Search.aspx?ID=900

 

[Cryptic]

The spokesman is claiming self-defense of course, so implying Anthony is innocent of the charge of murder. And intentionally using Kyle Rittenhouse's case to make his point. The problem is, the two cases have literally nothing in common.

Objectively, I agree with you.

Subjectively, given his $500,00 (+) defense fund, there seems to be a certain number of people willing to make the connection. I can see the defense going emotional "spirit of the law" with the following:

- Rittenhouse (white): Repeatedly trolled rival protesters by approaching them and offering to "help". In doing so, ignored wise guidance from the group he was loosely affiliated with (defend property where owners had given permission- but don't "patrol"). Eventually gets the negative reaction he was seeking. Kills two, wounds one, and..... is found completely innocent (not even, say a Manslaughter conviction) after fund raised defense.

- Zimmerman: Hispanic, but perceived as white- and evidently self identified as white on some occasions. Chases (err..... "follows while running") a black teen, then "defends" himself. Found innocent.

- Daniel Penny (white): Attempts to subdue black homeless guy based on what he "might do". Keeps choke hold on loooong after he had total control of the black guy. Fund raised for defense and is found innocent.

In the end, I would find Carmelo guilty very quickly. But.... at the same time, I can understand why an emotional defense of "If white guys can defend themselves,why cant black guys?" resonates with some people.

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[Knox]

"A representative for the family of Texas teen Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing another teen at a high school track meet, said they believe their son is innocent. “I believe the Anthony family feels that, yes, Karmelo Anthony is innocent of this, and they are going to support Karmelo Anthony in this entire process and get him prepared,” Dominique Alexander told NewsNation on Wednesday."

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/karmelo-anthonys-rep-says-his-family-believes-hes-innocent/

Ironically, Karmelo himself admitted to LE he stabbed Austin. Now somehow, he's magically innocent.

No one is buying what this spin doctor is trying to sell, JMO.

Watch, his defense attorney will get the statement made to LE ruled inadmissible in court. I smell it coming …

 

[airportwoman]

Having worked in schools, I can definitely say that there are different rules for different kids. You learn very quickly that sometimes, it just isn't worth saying anything. After all, most teachers need their jobs. To pay rent/mortgage, have health insurance, pensions...

Oh, don't I know all about that.

Good luck finding an impartial jury for this case.

 

[mickey2942]

Interesting, that there is no picture of the perpetrator, or his name in the Wikipedia page.

Killing of Austin Metcalf - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[NoeticSoul]

...being allowed to graduate

Teen 'killer' in racially charged stabbing is told he can GRADUATE

Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of killing Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas will be allowed to graduate after all.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Ontario Mom]

"The school district said it would honor Anthony’s credits and previous achievements in the classroom, but he will not be recognized to walk across the stage at the May 22 graduation due to his murder charge. “No student who commits a serious criminal offense (Title V felony) is permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Additionally, anyone who trespasses on Frisco ISD property or at a District event will be subject to immediate removal and possible arrest by law enforcement,” Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip wrote in an email to the Centennial High School community, according to WFAA.

Texas teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school while facing Austin Metcalf murder charge — but won’t receive this honor

Anthony’s graduation status has been in limbo since his fatal encounter with Metcalf at a high school track and field event on April 2 in Frisco, Texas.

nypost.com

 

[Knox]

"The school district said it would honor Anthony’s credits and previous achievements in the classroom, but he will not be recognized to walk across the stage at the May 22 graduation due to his murder charge. “No student who commits a serious criminal offense (Title V felony) is permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. Additionally, anyone who trespasses on Frisco ISD property or at a District event will be subject to immediate removal and possible arrest by law enforcement,” Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip wrote in an email to the Centennial High School community, according to WFAA.

Texas teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate from high school while facing Austin Metcalf murder charge — but won’t receive this honor

Anthony’s graduation status has been in limbo since his fatal encounter with Metcalf at a high school track and field event on April 2 in Frisco, Texas.

nypost.com

This makes sense within the context of presumption of innocence. Thanks for clarifying that he will not walk at the graduation ceremonies.

 

[tlcya]

This makes sense within the context of presumption of innocence. Thanks for clarifying that he will not walk at the graduation ceremonies.

yes, they cannot take away his already earned credits but I am glad to know he won't walk when his victim won't.

 

[mickey2942]

...being allowed to graduate

Teen 'killer' in racially charged stabbing is told he can GRADUATE

Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of killing Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas will be allowed to graduate after all.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Karmelo Anthony is being given his high school diploma. But not allowed on campus or to any graduation activities.

Too bad Austin Metcalf won't be graduating or attending any graduation parties. Because he is dead.

 

[NoeticSoul]

Karmelo Anthony is being given his high school diploma. But not allowed on campus or to any graduation activities.

Too bad Austin Metcalf won't be graduating or attending any graduation parties. Because he is dead.

Yeah it's so sad, especially to think of Austin's brother graduating and 'celebrating' graduation without him.. as it's supposed to be a joyous and momentous occasion. jmo

 

[mickey2942]

Yeah it's so sad, especially to think of Austin's brother graduating and 'celebrating' graduation without him.. as it's supposed to be a joyous and momentous occasion. jmo

This is interesting, there is actually a support group specializing for twins who lost a "twin". Sounds like this would be an excellent group for Austin's brother, Hunter Metcalf. Maybe his parents can attend with him for support.

Twinless Twins Support Group International

Supporting twins who have lost their twin.

twinlesstwins.org

 

[Teche]

Karmelo Anthony is being given his high school diploma. But not allowed on campus or to any graduation activities.

Too bad Austin Metcalf won't be graduating or attending any graduation parties. Because he is dead.

Did Karmelo finish the class assignments on line to earn the credits to graduate?

 

[tlcya]

Did Karmelo finish the class assignments on line to earn the credits to graduate?

if he is a good a student as has been reported he may have already earned enough credits to graduate. He is an athlete. Probably had an eye towards college and a potential sports scholarship. I would not find it surprising if he already had the requisite credits even though the school year wasn't finished. His last semester was likely just all about the extracurriculars and padding his college apps with those activities.

 

[Trino]

Oh, don't I know all about that.

Good luck finding an impartial jury for this case.

Going back years ago to the OJ Simpson killing of his wife/friend. Outcome known from just observing jury. Same could happen here.