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

[mickey2942]

Did I miss something? What evidence is there that Kayla Hayes is KA's "step-mother?" I don't recall any other woman surfacing and claiming to be KA's "birth momma."

Anthony’s stepmother, Kala Hayes, told The Post Saturday that the family had hired a PR team but declined to comment further.

Karmelo Anthony’s lawyer says murder of teen football star Austin Metcalf could’ve been ‘self defense,’ wants $1M bond lowered

“I don’t have any reason to think it wasn’t self defense at this time,” Anthony’s lawyer said.

nypost.com

 

[Seattle1]

Anthony’s stepmother, Kala Hayes, told The Post Saturday that the family had hired a PR team but declined to comment further.

Karmelo Anthony’s lawyer says murder of teen football star Austin Metcalf could’ve been ‘self defense,’ wants $1M bond lowered

“I don’t have any reason to think it wasn’t self defense at this time,” Anthony’s lawyer said.

nypost.com

Thank you! Hmmm-- I wonder if the grift would vanish if KA's bond conditions had been to release him to his birth momma sans the PR team.

 

[mickey2942]

Thank you! Hmmm-- I wonder if the grift would vanish if KA's bond conditions had been to release him to his birth momma sans the PR team.

I don't know. It is confusing. All of the other articles refer to "Kala Hayes" as KA's mother. But some refer to her as "step-mother".

 

[NoeticSoul]

Just ducking in to check on any new (positive for Austin's family) news. WHY isn't this murderer back in jail yet with his bail revoked????!! ~ WHERE HE BELONGS, while he waits.

smh jmo

 

[HMSHood]

Anthony’s stepmother, Kala Hayes, told The Post Saturday that the family had hired a PR team but declined to comment further.

Karmelo Anthony’s lawyer says murder of teen football star Austin Metcalf could’ve been ‘self defense,’ wants $1M bond lowered

“I don’t have any reason to think it wasn’t self defense at this time,” Anthony’s lawyer said.

nypost.com

It reminds me of Rebecca Grossman using PR. We know how that ended up for her.

 

[Seattle1]

What we know:

After the judge granted his bond reduction, Anthony was given the terms of his release.

He was fitted with an ankle monitor and was placed on house arrest. He will only be allowed to leave the house if he has prior approval from the court. He is to be supervised by a parent or a designated adult at all times. He is not allowed to have any direct or indirect contact with Austin Metcalf's family.

He is allowed to go to his attorney's office for scheduled meetings that are approved by the court.

He must check in with the bailiff every Friday morning until the case is moved to a different court.

The court requires Anthony's family to update their address with the Collin County Sheriff's Office if they need to relocate for safety reasons.

Karmelo Anthony bond conditions, what's next

Frisco murder suspect Karmelo Anthony was released from jail on Monday after posting bond. There are several conditions the 17-year-old must follow while on house arrest.

www.fox32chicago.com

I was glad to finally find the terms of KA's very standard bond conditions for his pretrial release. IMO, given the circumstances of this case, the gifting, lowered bond with general terms, this is such a farce!

For example, I'm following the CT trial of R Valle, a 16-yr old offender (now 20), charged with the stabbing death of Jimmy McGrath, 17, during a HS graduation party turned rival brawl between underage, drinking teens.

In comparison, the CT defendant, also charged with first-degree murder, was released on $2M bond, whose conditions include no cell phone, no access to the internet, and where the defendant had to petition the court for permission to complete his senior year online-- to earn his HS diploma, while on house arrest. And these restrictions have been in place since his bond release three years ago, or May 2022. I can't even fathom the revolution if KA was to lose the use of his cell phone!

MOO

 

[Cryptic]

He’s going to try to get a hung jury, I can see it now.

I think you are right about the hung jury strategy. An acquittal would likely require OJ level resources- and 500K, even if every penny is going to the defense attorney, is not OJ level resources.

Though a hung jury is possible, my bet is on prosecutor. Collin County is simply not a friendly county for an over the top school violence type defendant. Though the county does have pockets of olde school locals who have always lived there, it also has a yuuge number of new arrivals of a dazzling number of races, ethnic groups and sub ethnic groups.

These new arrivals often selected Collin County to get away from school stabbings, beat downs, shootings etc. that have become common news in an increasingly large number of Dallas County schools.

These potential jurors are going to go NIMBY fast on anybody involved in a stabbing at a track meet. Some of the most dedicated "Nimbyers" could be black. Take for example the parent of my daughter's team mate. She saw the direction our Dallas county school was going- and did not stick around for us to win the top Fetanyl OD "prize" three years later.

Rather, she quickly moved her daughter to Collin County- and never looked back (well, except when giving out birthday invites to olde friends from the olde school). Higher rents, limited income? No problem, she told me the move was worth it. She sleeps better with fewer violent problems around.

I doubt she would want "K" in their school or around her daughter. I would love for the defense team to think that because she is black, she must be some kind of "race sister" and would make a good defense juror.

 

[mickey2942]

Interesting. They are definitely keeping any court dates and hearings quiet. I have been checking. Well, another year to rearrange deck chairs on this. When there is no defense, keeping pushing the court date. We have seen this with several cases on WS.

Trial date set for Karmelo Anthony, teen charged in fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco track meet

Karmelo Anthony was indicted for murder by a Collin County grand jury in June.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Quill]

He needs to go back to jail. No way he should spend the next year doing whatever he pleases out on bail. The old ankle bracelet "ain't" what it used to be.

 

[Seattle1]

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From the Court Docket,

What was supposed to be KA's First Appearance following his Indictment -- docketed for 7/18/25 at 9 AM-- where KA had been Ordered to Appear-- has been changed to "No Appearance Required"... "Attorney appearance only."

However, the last entry to the Docket does reflect: 6/1/26 * 9AM * Jury Trial.

Of note, there was also another "Letter of Representation" entered on 6/30/25--making a total of three Representatives for KA, including the Letters on 4/7/25 and 6/25/25.

At this time, the only Attorney named on the defendant's record is: Mike Howard (24047384)

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

This secrecy, lack of transparency, and special privilege extended to defendant KA in the Court is highly inappropriate and the ultimate form of disrespect to the victim, his family, and the community.

I don't understand who decided from the start that KA was a celebrity. MOO

 

[Knox]

From the Court Docket,

What was supposed to be KA's First Appearance following his Indictment -- docketed for 7/18/25 at 9 AM-- where KA had been Ordered to Appear-- has been changed to "No Appearance Required"... "Attorney appearance only."

However, the last entry to the Docket does reflect: 6/1/26 * 9AM * Jury Trial.

Of note, there was also another "Letter of Representation" entered on 6/30/25--making a total of three Representatives for KA, including the Letters on 4/7/25 and 6/25/25.

At this time, the only Attorney named on the defendant's record is: Mike Howard (24047384)

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

This secrecy, lack of transparency, and special privilege extended to defendant KA in the Court is highly inappropriate and the ultimate form of disrespect to the victim, his family, and the community.

I don't understand who decided from the start that KA was a celebrity. MOO

Say it LOUDER for the people in the back!!! What is the court afraid of? Clearly this case isn’t being handled in the way a low profile would be. Justice is supposed to be blind!!!

 

[Seattle1]

Texas Bail Reform Now Before the House for Consideration​

5/16/25

After Governor Abbott declared bail reform an "emergency" item, a bill that would deny bail to certain violent criminals has been fast-tracked and is now in the House for consideration. Senate Joint Resolution 5 passed in late February. The resolution would allow criminal court judges to refuse bail for those accused of assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, aggravated kidnapping, or murder.

Most people accused of a criminal offense are afforded the right to pay a bond and remain out of jail until their trial, except those charged with capital murder.

Texas Bail Reform Now Before the House for Consideration | TX

If you have been charged with homicide, call 830-769-1010 for a free consultation with a Jourdanton defense lawyer to ensure your rights are protected.

www.criminallawfirmtexas.com

Perhaps Joint Resolution 5 will take care of KA's bond release once and for all. UPDATE: Bill was sent to the Secretary of State on 6/2/25!

IMO, the current shenanigans KA's playing with the Court, where he's yet to appear in a real, criminal District Court before a criminal court Judge (versus the Magistrate Court), is to avoid the possibility of the terms of his bail being restated and/or revoked-- following his grand jury Indictment. Not only has his financial condition changed, but I also think KA is a serious flight risk--at the expense of his generous donors, who continue to fund his "celebrity lifestyle." MOO

 

[Justice101]

From the Court Docket,

What was supposed to be KA's First Appearance following his Indictment -- docketed for 7/18/25 at 9 AM-- where KA had been Ordered to Appear-- has been changed to "No Appearance Required"... "Attorney appearance only."

However, the last entry to the Docket does reflect: 6/1/26 * 9AM * Jury Trial.

Of note, there was also another "Letter of Representation" entered on 6/30/25--making a total of three Representatives for KA, including the Letters on 4/7/25 and 6/25/25.

At this time, the only Attorney named on the defendant's record is: Mike Howard (24047384)

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

This secrecy, lack of transparency, and special privilege extended to defendant KA in the Court is highly inappropriate and the ultimate form of disrespect to the victim, his family, and the community.

I don't understand who decided from the start that KA was a celebrity. MOO

Is he still a minor? Could that be the reason although tried as a result? If he is 18, I completely agree with you.

 

[mickey2942]

Is he still a minor? Could that be the reason although tried as a result? If he is 18, I completely agree with you.

I wondered that too. But at age 17, he is considered an "adult" and has been charged accordingly. Texas considered KA an "adult'. Based on his crime.

Link to Karmelo Anthony's current attorney on file.

About Us | The Law Office of Mike Howard

www.mikehowardlaw.com

 

[Seattle1]

Is he still a minor? Could that be the reason although tried as a result? If he is 18, I completely agree with you.

KA is now age 18 (born 2007), but 17 when he stabbed Metcalf.

Trial date set for Karmelo Anthony, teen charged in fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Frisco track meet

Karmelo Anthony was indicted for murder by a Collin County grand jury in June.

www.cbsnews.com

7/10/25

A Collin County judge has set a June 1, 2026, trial date for Karmelo Anthony, the now 18-year-old accused of fatally stabbing another teen during an altercation at a Frisco ISD track meet in early April.

A previously scheduled court hearing that was set for July 18, 2025 has been canceled.

Anthony was indicted for murder by a Collin County grand jury in June.

Anthony, who was 17 at the time of the incident, was arrested on April 2 in connection with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium.

Anthony, who is facing a first-degree murder charge, has been on house arrest since being released on a reduced bond on April 14. If convicted, Anthony could face a possible sentence of 5-99 years or life in prison. In the Texas criminal justice system, 17-year-olds are considered adults.

 

[Seattle1]

Trial date set for Karmelo Anthony in fatal stabbing at Frisco track meet

On June 24, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony had been indicted on a murder charge.

www.dallasnews.com

7/9/25

 

[Seattle1]

Texas teen Karmelo Anthony gets trial date in shocking Austin Metcalf murder case

The Texas teen will face a jury trial on June 1, 2026.

nypost.com

7/10/25

 

[Seattle1]

https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/track-meet-stabbing-trial-date-karmelo-anthony/

7/10/25

 

[Seattle1]

On May 10, the family's spokesperson DA (NGAN), requested contributions of $18 to commemorate KA and recognize the double standard...


Today, Karmelo Anthony turns 18.
But this isn’t just a celebration of another year — it’s a moment of reflection on the injustice, double standards, and pain this young Black man has endured far too early in life.

 

[Ontario Mom]

On May 10, the family's spokesperson DA (NGAN), requested contributions of $18 to commemorate KA and recognize the double standard...


Today, Karmelo Anthony turns 18.
But this isn’t just a celebration of another year — it’s a moment of reflection on the injustice, double standards, and pain this young Black man has endured far too early in life.

This man is such a creep.