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Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years after yearlong legal battle: Timeline
June 13 2026, 08:00

More than a year after Austin Metcalf was stabbed to death at a Texas high school track meet, a jury convicted Karmelo Anthony of murder and sentenced him to 35 years behind bars.

The case, which began with a confrontation between two teenagers under a team tent, quickly grew into a national flashpoint that drew intense public scrutiny and competing claims of self-defense.

As Anthony begins serving his sentence and prepares an appeal, here's a look back at the moments that defined the case.

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Metcalf, 17, was participating in a track championship event at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco when he was fatally stabbed during a confrontation beneath a Memorial High School team tent.

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Anthony, then 17, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with murder. His bail was set at $1 million.

The killing immediately shocked the North Texas community and drew national attention. Metcalf died in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter.

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Appearing on Fox News' "America Reports," Jeff Metcalf mourned the loss of his son and described the bond Austin shared with his twin brother.