Witness Describes Teen's Distress in Texas Murder Trial
WHO:
CNN - Karmelo Anthony, 19, is charged with murder.
CNN - Austin Metcalf, 17, is the victim.
CNN - Judge John Roach Jr. presides over the trial.
ABC News - Anthony attended Frisco Centennial High School; Metcalf attended Frisco Memorial High School.
WHAT:
CNN - A GiveSendGo fundraiser for Anthony and his family has raised about $625,000, while a GoFundMe fundraiser for Metcalf’s family has raised just under $600,000.
CNN - If convicted of murder, Anthony faces five to 99 years in prison, but he can argue to the jury he caused the death in “sudden passion,” which could lower the offense to a second-degree felony, punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
ABC News - Closing arguments are planned for Tuesday in the trial involving the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
TMZ - The knife Karmelo Anthony allegedly used to fatally stab Austin Metcalf was legal under Texas law, according to a police detective who testified in the trial.
CNN - After a midday break that lasted three hours, both the prosecutor and defense lawyers stated they had no more evidence to offer on the fourth day of the trial.
ABC News - The trial is entering its second week, with defense lawyers calling more witnesses to support their claim of self-defense.
NY Post - Jurors appeared visibly shocked as graphic autopsy photos of Austin Metcalf, including his heart, were shown during the trial.
NY Post - Jurors appeared visibly shocked as graphic autopsy photos of Austin Metcalf, including his heart, were shown during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony.
CNN - Anthony did not testify in his own defense during the trial.
CNN - Karmelo Anthony is charged with murder in the death of Austin Metcalf.
CNN - The stabbing occurred during a dispute over whether Anthony could be under the tent of Metcalf’s team.
ABC News - The trial is entering its second week, with defense lawyers calling more witnesses.
CNN - Prosecutors rested their case on a Saturday in Collin County court.
CNN - Closing arguments are set for Tuesday.
WHERE:
CNN - The incident occurred at a school stadium in Frisco, a suburb of Dallas, Texas.
ABC News - The trial is taking place in McKinney, Texas.
WHEN:
CNN - The stabbing occurred in April 2025.
CNN - Jurors will return to court on Wednesday if they do not reach a verdict on Tuesday.
WHY:
ABC News - Metcalf's death drew wide attention, in part because of social media posts that amplified the case in racial terms, highlighting that Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white.
CNN - Prosecutors claim the stabbing was an unjustified attack.
ABC News - Defense attorneys argue that Anthony felt threatened and believed he needed to defend himself.
HOW:
CNN - A witness told police that when Metcalf told Anthony to move out from under the tent, Anthony reached inside his bag and said, “Touch me and see what happens.” Metcalf then put his hands on Anthony, who pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf once in the chest, and then ran away.
ABC News - A witness testified that Anthony was “distraught” after the stabbing, stating, “I was hearing him say, ‘I told him not to touch me.’”
CNN - A witness testified that Anthony was “distraught” after the stabbing, stating, “I was hearing him say, ‘I told him not to touch me.’”
CNN - The judge instructed jurors not to discuss the case with anyone and emphasized, “for God’s sake do not go on social media.”
CNN - The courtroom was packed with spectators, including the parents of both Anthony and Metcalf, as well as younger attendees.
CNN - Witnesses testified that Anthony was “distraught” after the stabbing and said, “I told him not to touch me.”
(UPDATED June 9, 2026 17:40 UTC)
A GiveSendGo fundraiser for Anthony and his family has raised about $625,000, while a GoFundMe for Metcalf’s family has brought in just under $600,000. If convicted of murder, Anthony could face a prison sentence ranging from five to 99 years, although he may argue to the jury that he acted in “sudden passion,” which could reduce the charge to a second-degree felony with a punishment of two to 20 years. According to a witness, the altercation began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move out from under the tent, leading to a confrontation where Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before fleeing the scene.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 08:08 UTC)
Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in the trial concerning the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. A witness has testified that Anthony appeared “distraught” following the incident, recalling him saying, “I told him not to touch me.” As the trial progresses, all eyes will be on the courtroom for the final statements from both sides.
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 06:18 UTC)
In a significant development in the trial, a police detective testified that the knife Karmelo Anthony allegedly used to fatally stab Austin Metcalf was legal under Texas law. The case has garnered widespread attention, particularly due to social media posts that framed it in racial terms, noting that Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white. A witness also described Anthony as being “distraught” after the incident, recalling him saying, “I told him not to touch me.”
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(UPDATED June 9, 2026 01:35 UTC)
The trial has entered its second week, with defense lawyers calling more witnesses to bolster their self-defense claims, while both the prosecution and defense have stated they have no further evidence to present after a midday break. Jurors were visibly shocked as graphic autopsy photos of Austin Metcalf, including images of his heart, were displayed during the proceedings. The judge has instructed jurors to refrain from discussing the case with anyone and stressed the importance of avoiding social media, saying, “for God’s sake do not go on social media.”
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(UPDATED June 8, 2026 23:20 UTC)
Jurors were visibly shocked as graphic autopsy photos of Austin Metcalf, including images of his heart, were shown during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony. Anthony did not testify in his own defense, while the courtroom was packed with spectators, including the parents of both Anthony and Metcalf, along with younger attendees. The emotional atmosphere underscored the gravity of the proceedings taking place.
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(UPDATED June 8, 2026 21:33 UTC)
Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old, is facing murder charges in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, following a stabbing incident that took place during a dispute at a school stadium in Frisco, Texas. The trial, presided over by Judge John Roach Jr., is entering its second week, with defense lawyers calling more witnesses and closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday. Prosecutors allege that the stabbing was an unjustified attack, while the defense contends that Anthony felt threatened and believed he needed to defend himself, with jurors expected to return to court on Wednesday if a verdict is not reached on Tuesday.