Karmelo Anthony’s Conviction and Evidence in Fatal Stabbing Case

Karmelo Anthony was convicted last week for the fatal stabbing of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. He received a 35-year prison sentence. Newly released exhibits offer the public an insight into the evidence jurors assessed before rendering their decision.

Background

On April 2, 2025, Anthony fatally stabbed Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet. Prior to the incident, Anthony’s girlfriend, Valeria Torres Perez, reported him to the school staff, alleging that Anthony was stalking her and refusing to let her end their relationship. In court documents acquired by Fox News Digital, text messages attributed to Anthony show him expressing that he was “on the verge.” The meaning behind these messages remains unspecified.

Prosecution’s Evidence

Prosecutors highlighted Anthony’s previous behaviors, including threats, assaults, and weapon-related communications. These included an image from November 13, 2024, showing Anthony with a firearm, and various exchanges with Perez where Anthony described losing control when angry.

Anthony’s aggressive messages date back to December 23, 2023, where he described his inability to manage anger, leading to blackouts. He even recounted assaulting someone over a post about a family member. Further evidence presented at trial included Anthony’s threats and weapons discussions across several months.

Additional Incidents

As outlined in the trial, Anthony’s troubling behavior extended to various threats against Perez and others. He was accused of threatening to shoot Perez, discussing firearms purchases, and making threats in conversation with other contacts. Evidence included a video from January 4, 2025, supposedly showing Anthony aiming a firearm at a home.

By March 2025, Anthony’s messages to Perez grew more intense, culminating in an assault on her on March 14, 2025. He allegedly threatened her with a deadly weapon shortly thereafter.

Historical Context

The court documents trace Anthony’s misconduct back to school years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, citing numerous assaults and other troubling behaviors.

Status and Appeal

Anthony’s conviction has been appealed, though the court documents do not identify a specific mental-health diagnosis or psychiatric crisis. They primarily detail the prosecution’s view of Anthony’s behavior as potentially relevant to the case.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Anthony’s attorney, Russell Wilson, for comments. Greg Wehner, a reporter focusing on crime and safety, covers major news impacting communities across the U.S.