New Evidence in Karmelo Anthony Murder Trial

Newly released evidence from the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony in Collin County, Texas, has given a more detailed view of the case concerning the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Dallas-area track meet last April.

The court has shared materials that include photographs of the knife used as evidence, images of Anthony’s backpack, and surveillance footage from inside the Memorial High School team tent, captured moments before the confrontation. There is also video showing Anthony’s movements before and after the incident. This is the first time the public has accessed the photos and video evidence from the trial, as courtroom cameras were barred during the sessions.

After a jury found Anthony guilty of murder, he received a sentence of 35 years in prison, as his claim of acting in self-defense was rejected. The recently released evidence arrives as Anthony’s legal team prepares for an appeal.

What to Know

A key point discussed during the trial was the size difference between Anthony and Metcalf. The jury decided that the disparity in height and weight did not warrant the use of lethal force. CBS News Texas’s reporter, J.D. Miles, shared videos and photos of the newly released evidence on X. One post includes police body camera footage where Anthony allegedly says, “I’m not alleged, I did it.” The audio is captured in the video, though Anthony is not visible in the frame.

This article will be updated with further developments as more details are obtained.