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

[imstilla.grandma]

https://www.collincountytx.gov/Courts/District-Courts/Documents/State_of_Texas_vs_Karmelo_Anthony-Order-of-Procedure-and-Decorum.pdf

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[imstilla.grandma]

He was released shortly after posting bond — a decision that sparked backlash and threats against Collin County Judge Angela Tucker, who approved the reduced amount and is also Black.

As Anthony’s case gained national attention, a page not started by his family began circulating. It falsely claimed to raise money for his legal defense, his parents said during a press conference the day after his release. The family said that they were also receiving threats and there was misinformation about the case.

Before the press conference — hosted by Next Generation Action Network — started, Metcalf’s father was spotted in the crowd. He left after police on the scene spoke to him, Fox 26 Houston captured live.

Track Meet Turns Tragic: Texas Teen Charged as Adult Under Controversial Law

The now-18-year-old said he was acting in self-defense. He was charged as an adult under a controversial law

capitalbnews.org

Anthony, now 18, remained at the scene and told investigators with the Frisco Police Department that he acted in self-defense, multiple news outlets have reported. Since Anthony posted bail, Metcalf’s father, Jeff Metcalf, has been demanding answers from the Frisco Independent School District, questioning how Anthony was allowed to graduate while they were left to bury their son.

Anthony reportedly had a 3.7 GPA and had earned enough credits to graduate, according to multiple news outlets. Anthony received a diploma but was barred from his high school’s graduation ceremony. Meanwhile, an online petition has collected more than 17,000 signatures, calling for Austin Metcalf to be awarded an honorary diploma, as he was expected to graduate in 2026.

Track Meet Turns Tragic: Texas Teen Charged as Adult Under Controversial Law

The now-18-year-old said he was acting in self-defense. He was charged as an adult under a controversial law

capitalbnews.org

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938048810959220983

"Karmelo Anthony could be sent back to jail
after he was initially granted house arrest
following an indictment for fatally stabbing a fellow high school athlete.

Now that the indictment is in place,
the case will be assigned to a district judge
who could overturn a controversial decision by a magistrate to reduce Anthony's bond from $1 million to $250,000."

 

[Miss Poovy]

I may of been too narrow when I said "school". Rather, No drugs and No weapons types laws usually state "any school property".

In the end, my bet is that the prohibition of knives at school, and the concequences for violating it extend to all school property (stadiums, playing fields, parking lots, actual school buildings, field houses etc).

As for the lack of charges.....

I wonder if the state might not be obligated to pursue charges regarding the second felony. Rather, they may just need to identify that the circumstances are there?

One school of thought suggests that they would need to file charges regarding the knife to prove the second felony occurred, but maybe they just need to show evidence supporting it (ala "Here is the stadium, here is the knife?)

There was an incident before the stabbing

I think Metcalf's stabbing was the result of escalating behavior by KA. Perhaps the alleged school incident was eerily similar: a threat by KA to another student of "touch me and see what happens" and the other student walked away from KA. (We learned at the bail hearing that the earlier altercation with KA did not involve police). Non-response saved both students. Unfortunately, the victim here (Metcalf) responded to the same by trying to show KA out of his school tent only to be fatally wounded by KA. JMO

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ETA: O/T-- A tale on what happens when teens with impaired impulse control have access to weapons.

I'm following another senseless, stabbing death by a 17-year old in CT that started over a case of Bud-light at a HS graduation party.

The defendant, also charged with first-degree murder, has twice turned down a plea offer to serve 40 years, and proceeded to trial 5 days ago.

This story begins when two uninvited teens carting a case of Bud-Light showed up at the party of a rival HS and were asked to leave-- without their beer, and the outsider suggested the rivals fight for the beer. A couple of punches were thrown, and the uninvited guests left the party with their beer.

The party rivals were known to each other and shared a "group basketball chat" with each other where the "beef" continued over chat messages. Through trial testimony, we learned It didn't take long for the outsiders to text the stabbing suspect and his posse the address of a 2nd party located about a mile away.

The defendant and friends drove to the 2nd party, initially trash-talking with each other from their vehicle until the suspect was sprayed in the face with WD-40, prompting him to get out of the car to face a crowd of 20+ partygoers.

After taking a few hits, the suspect allegedly walked back to his open vehicle and returned with a knife where he proceeded to fatally stab one, and injure two others.

By all accounts, the 17 yr-old victim (Jimmy McGrath) was trying to break up the brawling students when he was stabbed in his side, puncturing his heart. None of the stabbing victims were initially aware they'd been stabbed!

How can one call the actions to pull a knife during a drunken, teen brawl, self-defense?

And similar to KA, only the defendant had a knife during the fight. This was an evening of poor judgment that should have never resulted in the loss of life, period.

A friend, son, and brother was lost forever, and the defendant is facing spending his life in prison.

MOO

Yes, I’ve seen a little of this trial & it’s really heartbreaking how the situation got “out of control”. I couldn’t image being this age & responsible for another young person’s death. Your life may be essentially over because of poor emotional control.

 

[Seattle1]

I'm following another senseless, stabbing death by a 17-year old in CT that started over a case of Bud-light at a HS graduation party.

^^rsbm

I got this wrong: the defendant was age 16, and the victim 17.

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938299277979087360

 

[Ontario Mom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938299277979087360

Everyone sees what he's doing, right? Right?!

 

[tlcya]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938299277979087360

and here it comes. That didn't take long. The mouthpiece speaks

Alexander added: 'To the racists, the bigots, and those filled with hate who’ve targeted Karmelo, his family, and even myself – you do not intimidate us. We are not backing down.

'This case is yet another example of what it means to be black in America, where even our self-defense is questioned, scrutinized and politicized.
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Outrageously, the family raised their fundraising goal to $1.4 million, with the Anthonys saying some of the cash would go on 'trauma counseling.'
Karmelo Anthony spokesman slams 'white supremacy'

Gross. you know who needs trauma counseling? Austin's twin who had to witness his death, Austin's family who lost a child. I really really dislike this snake oil salesman.

 

[Seattle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938299277979087360

Please, when will the followers open their eyes to the race baiter, spokesperson, seeking to raise millions for his very personal mission (i.e., translates to personal gain)?

You'd think that the parents of KA would have recognized how this party led them to play musical chairs with attorneys where his first attorney was out viewing the Stadium (where the stabbing took place) when he learned he'd been replaced by defense Attorney Mike Howard from the media!

Reportedly, the family is now replacing supplementing Mike Howard (??) -- asking the Court to appoint a public defender, while bumping their goal amount in excess of $1.3M!


6/26/25

The 18-year-old’s family has raised over $500,000 via GiveSendGo since his arrest, but they are now claiming he cannot afford an attorney.

According to investigative journalist Sarah Fields, Anthony has requested a court-appointed attorney as an indigent defendant, meaning he’s financially destitute. His family has updated the page and is now seeking $1.4 million for a legal team and other expenses.

ETA:

REPORT: Karmelo Anthony Requests Court-Appointed Lawyer Despite Raising Over Half-A-Million Dollars For Legal Fees On GiveSendGo, Family Is Now Asking For $1.4 Million – NFL Sports

nflsportshow.com

 

[tlcya]

Everyone sees what he's doing, right? Right?!

dog whistling? yeah

Dog whistles are a calculated tactic used to manipulate and stoke prejudice in others. Dog whistles are often deployed with the aim to spread and amplify racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, aporophobia, or other antagonistic attitudes

 

[Ontario Mom]

dog whistling? yeah

Dog whistles are a calculated tactic used to manipulate and stoke prejudice in others. Dog whistles are often deployed with the aim to spread and amplify racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, aporophobia, or other antagonistic attitudes

It's absolutely repulsive. And that KA's parents are along for the ride means they clearly approve.

 

[Chimera]

Karmelo Anthony spokesman slams 'white supremacy'

Spokesman Dominique Alexander pleaded with Anthony's supporters to 'stand with us in the fight against white supremacy' after the teen was indicted for the murder of Austin Metcalf, 17, in April.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Outrageously, the family raised their fundraising goal to $1.4 million, with the Anthonys' saying some of the cash would go on 'trauma counseling.'

The family will continue to use some of the cash for relocation to a 'safe neighborhood', after Daily Mail reported that bought a new car and already live in a sprawling $800,000 home in a gated community.

Really ?
They're going to use that $$ to help others with "Trauma Counseling" ?
And now they need to move yet again to a better and "safer" neighborhood ?
Sorry but I'm skeptical.

And also do not feel one bit sorry for Karmelo.
Whether he's locked away for a long time or just a few years, he'll have funds for the commissary inside prison and probably a house, car, and whatever he needs after he gets out.

No, he has not ruined his life at all.
KA has benefitted enormously from this murder.
Sickening.
Imo.

 

[Seattle1]

REPORT: Karmelo Anthony Requests Court-Appointed Lawyer Despite Raising Over Half-A-Million Dollars For Legal Fees On GiveSendGo, Family Is Now Asking For $1.4 Million - NewsBreak

Karmelo Anthony and his family received some unwanted news this week, with a Texas grand jury indicting the teenager, now 18, for first-degree murder. Anth

www.newsbreak.com

 

[Knox]

Please, when will the followers open their eyes to the race baiter, spokesperson, seeking to raise millions for his very personal mission (i.e., translates to personal gain)?

You'd think that the parents of KA would have recognized how this party led them to play musical chairs with attorneys where his first attorney was out viewing the Stadium (where the stabbing took place) when he learned he'd been replaced by defense Attorney Mike Howard from the media!

Reportedly, the family is now replacing Mike Howard -- asking the Court to appoint a public defender!


6/26/25

The 18-year-old’s family has raised over $500,000 via GiveSendGo since his arrest, but they are now claiming he cannot afford an attorney.

According to investigative journalist Sarah Fields, Anthony has requested a court-appointed attorney as an indigent defendant, meaning he’s financially destitute. His family has updated the page and is now seeking $1.4 million for a legal team and other expenses.

REPORT: Karmelo Anthony Requests Court-Appointed Lawyer Despite Raising Over Half-A-Million Dollars For Legal Fees On GiveSendGo, Family Is Now Asking For $1.4 Million – NFL Sports

nflsportshow.com

You have got to be kidding me??!!!! I’m so angry I can’t see straight!!!! This is the most absurd, outrageous, disgusting, debacle I have ever seen. What universe do these people live on?

Austin, the VICTIM who was senselessly murdered by this little bleep, has been forgotten.

I am seriously worried that KA has or will have, such a warped sense of right and wrong, that if he isn’t by some bizarre chance convicted. He’s going to be at risk to hurt someone else if set free.

 

[Knox]

REPORT: Karmelo Anthony Requests Court-Appointed Lawyer Despite Raising Over Half-A-Million Dollars For Legal Fees On GiveSendGo, Family Is Now Asking For $1.4 Million - NewsBreak

Karmelo Anthony and his family received some unwanted news this week, with a Texas grand jury indicting the teenager, now 18, for first-degree murder. Anth

www.newsbreak.com

The math isn’t mathing!!!! Even if they were into Howard for $100k at this point, that still leaves $438k from the fund. Where did it all go?

 

[Seattle1]

Case History
Case Number
296-83565-2025
Type
Filed by Indictment
Style
The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Sincere Anthony
Judicial Officer
Roach, John R., Jr. in 296th District Court
File Date
6/24/2025
Status
Pending

Parties

[th]Type[/th][th]Name[/th][th]Year of Birth[/th][th]Attorney (Bar #)[/th][th]Address[/th] [td]State[/td][td]The State of Texas[/td][td]Greg Willis (DA)[/td][td]Collin County District Attorney's Office, 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 100, McKinney, TX 75071[/td] [td]Bondsman[/td][td]Bankers Insurance Company/86145[/td][td]1705 W University DR , STE 121, McKinney, TX 75069[/td] [td]Defendant[/td][td]Anthony, Karmelo Sincere[/td][td]2007[/td][td]Mike Howard (24047384)[/td][td]Law Office of Mike Howard, 3010 LBJ Freeway #1200, Dallas, TX 75234[/td]

Case Events

[th]Date[/th][th]Time[/th][th]Event[/th][th]Cancelled Reason[/th][th]Judge[/th][th]Comments[/th] [td]4/2/2025[/td][td]Arrest Fee Onsite - Sheriff[/td] [td]4/7/2025[/td][td]Letter of Representation[/td] [td]4/15/2025[/td][td]Approving Bond by Sheriff[/td][td]202506083[/td] [td]6/24/2025[/td][td]Case Filed by Indictment (OCA)[/td] [td]6/25/2025[/td][td]Order[/td][td]Order to Redact[/td] [td]6/25/2025[/td][td]Letter of Representation[/td] [td]6/25/2025[/td][td]TFDA Indigent Packet - Attorney Appointment Eligible[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Notice to Appear Issued[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Defense Application for Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Defense Application for Subpoena[/td]


[th]Date[/th][th]Time[/th][th]Event[/th][th]Cancelled Reason[/th][th]Judge[/th][th]Comments[/th] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Defense Application for Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Defense Application for Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Subpoena[/td] [td]6/26/2025[/td][td]Subpoena[/td] [td]7/18/2025[/td][td]9:00 AM[/td][td]First Appearance[/td]

https://apps2.collincountytx.gov/JudicialOnlineSearch2/case/5b9c1ae8-7ca1-4913-bbe6-35b4662f7a98

 

[Dotta]

dog whistling? yeah

Dog whistles are a calculated tactic used to manipulate and stoke prejudice in others. Dog whistles are often deployed with the aim to spread and amplify racism, xenophobia, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, aporophobia, or other antagonistic attitudes

"Aporophobia"
Wow!
This is the first time I hear about this kind of phobia.
I had to Google it.
Phew!

As for this tragedy,
this is turning into a circus!
I'm watching from afar and I'm dumbfounded!

What a shame!!!



I wish strength to the victim's family.

JMO

 

[LittleSeaTree]

I hope that town names buildings, parks, schools, etc after Austin and has an annual AUSTIN DAY with a parade. Etc etc!!! Grrrr

 

[Seattle1]

The latest by team Anthony is exactly why KA's Bond Conditions at $1M should immediately be imposed and amended to CASH-ONLY, by the new, Collins County presiding judge for this case.

I don't have any doubt the spokesperson and party organizing Anthony's "campaign" would not promote the defendant fleeing the area to avoid alleged unjust prosecution!

Attempting to connect KA's GJ Indictment to white supremacy are allegations the Court should not ignore. MOO

 

[Knox]

The latest by team Anthony is exactly why KA's Bond Conditions at $1M should immediately be imposed and amended to CASH-ONLY, by the new, Collins County presiding judge for this case.

I don't have any doubt the spokesperson and party organizing Anthony's "campaign" would not promote the defendant fleeing the area to avoid alleged unjust prosecution!

Attempting to connect KA's GJ Indictment to white supremacy are allegations the Court should not ignore. MOO

Your last paragraph - do you mean in terms of implementing a cash bond? What country has no extradition treaty?