Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for first-degree murder
At just 19, Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in state prison following his conviction for the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a track meet. The courtroom was filled with emotion as Metcalf’s father delivered a poignant victim impact statement. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis stated that justice has been served in this deeply tragic case.
The guilty verdict against Karmelo Anthony has sparked a whirlwind of reactions across social media. Opinions are divided, with some applauding the jury’s decision while others criticize it, offering support for Anthony despite his conviction.
Anthony faced charges and was ultimately found guilty of murder after stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. His conviction resulted in a 35-year prison sentence.
The incident occurred when Anthony, now 19, stabbed Metcalf in the chest during a confrontation between the two teens near a team tent at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
Karmelo Anthony was accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a track meet on April 2, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. The tragic event has left a lasting impact on the community. (Jeff Metcalf/FOX4)
Following Tuesday’s verdict, rapper Cardi B posted on X, “Wow! Just freakin wow! DISGUSTING… This is not justice, this is trying to make an example!!!”
The artist’s post has generated 10 million views with tens of thousands of impressions. Tomi Lahren, a Fox News political commentator and host of Outkick’s “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless,” responded to the post saying, “Yes, the example is, don’t stab somebody in the chest. Thanks for playing.”
A court sketch shows Karmelo Anthony during his trial in Collin County, Texas, where he was convicted of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf on June 9, 2026. (Pat Lopez)
Others have also weighed in on the post. Matt Van Swol, a user with more than half a million followers, replied: “I know… It’s like, ‘Damn, Black people cant stab any White people to death anymore and not go to prison just because they are Black.’ Devastating.”
Rival crowds chant outside the courthouse during Karmelo Anthony’s trial. (Derek Shook for News Media)
Zeek Arkham, a former New York Police Department officer and current host of “Reasonable Suspiscion” podcast, replied: “‘Trying to make an example?’ Yes, Cardi…stabbing people is bad. We should make stabbing people as unattractive as possible. Might cause people to think before they stab someone. Thanks… I think?”
Karmelo Anthony, 17, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Texas track star Austin Metcalf. (FOX 4)
News Media has reached out to Cardi B’s team for further comment.
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