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Karmelo Anthony's attorneys ask for new trial, new judge in Frisco track meet murder case
By Frank Heinz at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Karmelo Anthony’s new defense team filed several motions Tuesday in a move to appeal his murder conviction in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a 2025 Frisco ISD track meet.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sen...
Key takeaway A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sentenced him to 35 years in prison.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The request for a new trial and judge in the Karmelo Anthony case has significant implications for the community, particularly in neighboring Tarrant County where Southlake residents often interact with Frisco ISD through sports and other events. The case has already sparked debate about violence at public events and the limits of self-defense claims. If Anthony's motion is granted, it could lead to a re-examination of the evidence and potentially alter the outcome of the case. Southlake residents may be watching this case closely, given the proximity of Frisco to their own community and the potential for similar incidents to occur at local events. The involvement of high-profile attorneys in Anthony's appeal effort may also draw attention to the case, highlighting the complexities of the justice system and the need for fair and impartial trials.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Karmelo Anthony’s new defense team filed several motions Tuesday in a move to appeal his murder conviction in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a 2025 Frisco ISD track meet.
A Collin County jury found 19-year-old Anthony guilty of murder in connection with Metcalf’s death in June and sen...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local and curated for Southlake News readers.
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