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

[Cryptic]

IMO, it follows that KA did not go to his own school tent, either because he was prohibited from competing due to a prior incident at school, or he failed to qualify for the event (by his performance), or both.

A quick side journey into high school athletics....

District meets serve as the "pre qualifiers" for Area, then Regional, then State meets.

So...qualification by performance for district meets is automatic. If one is on the team, and one is eligible to participate discipline and grade wise, one gets to compete. The "must qualify to compete" concept starts at Area, and continues to Regional, and State.

But.... the general "qualified if on the team" concept can be over ridden by individual coaches judgments when making selections for say, who will be on a relay team verse individual sprints, who gets to compete in what additional events (there is a maximum number per student) etc.

Following your "eligible to compete" possibility, it is possible that KA was still over all eligible to compete grade and discipline wise, but was removed from a coveted spot on a relay team, or maybe not permitted to max out his event eligibility for some reason or another.

 

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[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950597392027308495

 

[Seattle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950597392027308495

Seems to me the only party speaking publicly about the case since the stabbing is the race baiting activist, NGAN-- speaking for the family, excluded from the gag order, of course, but quick to dictate to others:

The order stipulated that any violations may result in contempt of court proceedings, fines, or attorney discipline.

The Next Generation Action Network, who have previously issued statements on behalf of the family of Anthony, said the order should be respected.

 

[NoeticSoul]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1950597392027308495

My first reaction is to think to myself... "Who gives a scrap wth they 'back'!" (being polite).

SURE they agree... otherwise the TRUTH might come out! Unlike the untruthful vomit that KEEPS being spewed out of the the race baiting activist's pie-hole. jmo

 

[Justice101]

My first reaction is to think to myself... "Who gives a scrap wth they 'back'!" (being polite).

SURE they agree... otherwise the TRUTH might come out! Unlike the untruthful vomit that KEEPS being spewed out of the the race baiting activist's pie-hole. jmo

deleted... was on my soap box.

 

[NoeticSoul]

deleted... was on my soap box.

Understood. Guess I'd jump down from mine but for the financial donation bonanzas that KA AND FAMILY are enjoying (and is still coming in while he sits in the comfort of home!) and NOT using for the murderer's defense... that, and he belongs in jail while awaiting trial. smh

js/moo

 

[Justice101]

Understood. Guess I'd jump down from mine but for the financial donation bonanzas that KA AND FAMILY are enjoying (and is still coming in while he sits in the comfort of home!) and NOT using for the murderer's defense... that, and he belongs in jail while awaiting trial. smh

js/moo

The defense usually gets the media coverage for things like this. But the final say so is the jury

 

[airportwoman]

So, wouldn't they still have to publish something from the June 30th appearance even if it was "secret"? What exactly happened at that hearing and why isn't the public allowed to know? In other cases, don't we see motions or some type of filings that show what occurred during all hearings?

Once again, probably because it involved minors.

 

[Quill]

Once again, probably because it involved minors.

I thought he was charged as an adult?

 

[Ontario Mom]

I thought he was charged as an adult?

He is indeed being tried as an adult

 

[Justice101]

Interesting.

I just noticed in the aerial photo after the stabbing that the other team's tent was close by.. maybe even within 10 yards of the other teams. Is that accurate????

If so, this is clear provocation and intent by the accused if he walked in there to be sort of in-your-face attitude in the opponent's tent if his excuse was he was trying to get out of the rain.

IF this is true that both tents were really that close, this will be used to the prosecution's favor. Why duck into the opponent's tent when your is so close by too. This choice by the accused along with him bringing an illegal lethal weapon in a duffle bag that he took into the opponent's tent to a HS track meet will be very significant to a jury. I think this will show intent to harm.

Even if this trial was in a blue state, I don't see much legal difference. Not much precedent for anywhere for counting this as a legal self-defensive act especially with the above other willful intent going on.

I suspect when the rubber meets the road and this case is close to court date, that the defense will take a plea deal if it is offered.

Just my opinion of course

 

[Cryptic]

I just noticed in the aerial photo after the stabbing that the other team's tent was close by.. maybe even within 10 yards of the other teams. Is that accurate????

I dont know per se. But in general, 1/4 of the seating of a high school sports stadium is reserved for school tents.

Thus, even accounting for plus sized sports stadiums that some districts have, the most his tent his would likely have been is 35 yards away.

The above aside, I really like your illustration that though his tent was very close, he still choose to go under another schools tent (clearly understood in my nearby district that one does not do that- for a variety of reasons).

Following your line of thought, the track meet was not cancelled. Thus, it was very likely a light rain, maybe even a drizzle. This would negate any defense inspired lines of: "In raging thunderstorm, with lightning flashing, K sought shelter under another school's shelter...."

 

[tlcya]

I dont know per se. But in general, 1/4 of the seating of a high school sports stadium is reserved for school tents.

Thus, even accounting for plus sized sports stadiums that some districts have, the most his tent his would likely have been is 35 yards away.

The above aside, I really like your illustration that though his tent was very close, he still choose to go under another schools tent (clearly understood in my nearby district that one does not do that- for a variety of reasons).

Following your line of thought, the track meet was not cancelled. Thus, it was very likely a light rain, maybe even a drizzle. This would negate any defense inspired lines of: "In raging thunderstorm, with lightning flashing, K sought shelter under another school's shelter...."

I checked he weather in the area the day this story broke, and it was indeed, off and on light drizzle/misting type conditions.

Wed, Apr 2

Light Rain, Mist

0.15 in

-RA, BR

Frisco April 2, 2025 Historical Weather (Texas, United States) - Weather Spark

 

[Justice101]

Here are a couple of photos showing the proximity of the team tents to each other. "M" is Austin's team the defendant's has the "L"

It looks to me like the "M" tent was moved... see the left over gym bags outside of the tent above it?

I am guessing someone moved the tent when paramedics were trying to work on Austin or get him prepped for potential medical helicopter

 

[Seattle1]

Here are a couple of photos showing the proximity of the team tents to each other. "M" is Austin's team the defendant's has the "L"

It looks to me like the "M" tent was moved... see the left over gym bags outside of the tent above it?

I am guessing someone moved the tent when paramedics were trying to work on Austin or get him prepped for potential medical helicopter

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Why does OP believe the "L" tent is associated with the defendant? Please link the source.

We know that Austin attended "Memorial" HS, and the brown & gold "M" tent is consistent with the school colors, but it doesn't follow that the Centennial Titans (defendant's HS) and the "L" tent are connected in any way. JMO

 

[Justice101]

Why does OP believe the "L" tent is associated with the defendant? Please link the source.

We know that Austin attended "Memorial" HS, and the brown & gold "M" tent is consistent with the school colors, but it doesn't follow that the Centennial Titans (defendant's HS) and the "L" tent are connected in any way. JMO

Good point!

I ASSUMED it was the only other tent being the only other one in the picture that wasn't taken down... which is very wrong to assume that and I didn't even research the name of the defendant's school. Very soppy of me.

I will look up the overall view and see if any other tents of other teams were up.

My bad. Thanks

 

[NoeticSoul]

Interesting.

I just noticed in the aerial photo after the stabbing that the other team's tent was close by.. maybe even within 10 yards of the other teams. Is that accurate????

If so, this is clear provocation and intent by the accused if he walked in there to be sort of in-your-face attitude in the opponent's tent if his excuse was he was trying to get out of the rain.

IF this is true that both tents were really that close, this will be used to the prosecution's favor. Why duck into the opponent's tent when your is so close by too. This choice by the accused along with him bringing an illegal lethal weapon in a duffle bag that he took into the opponent's tent to a HS track meet will be very significant to a jury. I think this will show intent to harm.

Even if this trial was in a blue state, I don't see much legal difference. Not much precedent for anywhere for counting this as a legal self-defensive act especially with the above other willful intent going on.

I suspect when the rubber meets the road and this case is close to court date, that the defense will take a plea deal if it is offered.

Just my opinion of course

FWIW and IIRC, the murderer wasn't even supposed to be at the event in the first place, he was supposed to be in class. Not at that sporting event. imo

 

[Knox]

 

[Knox]

Does the gag order cover the Mouthpiece? If so, I’m grateful for that.