Testimony continued Friday morning in the high-profile murder trial of Karmelo Anthony in Collin County, more than a year after the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet.
The case stems from the April 2, 2025, incident at Kuykendall Stadium during a regional track and field event. According to prosecutors, 17-year-old Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School at the time, stabbed Metcalf, a Memorial High School athlete, in the chest with a pocketknife following a confrontation under a team tent during a rain delay. Anthony has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense.
A jury of 12 was seated Wednesday after several days of selection from a large pool of prospective jurors. Opening statements and initial testimony began Thursday, with jurors viewing grainy surveillance video of the incident and hearing from witnesses and coaches present at the scene. Prosecutors described the killing as senseless, while the defense maintains Anthony acted to protect himself amid a confrontation involving Metcalf and others.
The trial, presided over by District Judge John Roach Jr. in McKinney, has drawn significant public attention, with supporters of both the defendant and victim gathering outside the courthouse. A gag order limits public statements from those directly involved. The proceedings are expected to last about two weeks, including potential Saturday sessions.
If convicted of first-degree murder, Anthony faces a possible sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison. The case has sparked broader discussions in North Texas about youth violence, school safety, and the justice system.
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