Karmelo Anthony indicted in Frisco track meet stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, officials say

SmokelessFire · 4 de Jun, 2026

The Dude dijo:
Which is funny, because it's typically blacks who take credit for inventions without any merit. Take George Washington Carver and peanut butter for example. He didn't invent peanut butter. Peanut butter and other spreadable peanut-based foods had been around for quite a while. Native South American tribes had been making it for centuries. Or the "traffic signals being invented by a black person" when it was only one particular style of traffic signal that was only used in a small area of one particular city, but was quickly replaced by a better design of traffic signal. There's actually a great website about black invention myths that goes into detail about the various "this thing was invented by a black person" bullshit, where the bullshit started, and who is actually to credit for it's real invention. I'll see if I can find a link to it, but it's pretty easy to find via web search.

Edit: it's blackinventionmyths.com

There is something deeply funny to the fact that blacks don't claim inventions like the Periodicity of Elements, Calculus, General Relativity etc but instead is shit like, peanut butter, traffic signals and air conditioning.

Dragged Into Sunlight · 4 de Jun, 2026

SITHRAK! dijo:
Note that Kyle Rittenhouse was able to claim self defense in part because he ceased firing as soon as he was out of danger and immediately put his hands up and walked toward police and surrendered.

It really can't be emphasized enough how well 17 year old Rittenhouse acted in an extremely stressful situation. He first retreated from Rosenbaum chasing him and only fired when he got blocked in by cars. He hung around the scene and tried to call for help until the people around him became hostile and started threatening him. He then ran toward the line of police until he was attacked and knocked fown and only fired at the people that were directly assaulting him. He then resisted shooting Gauge when he was approaching him aggressively and only fired when Gauge raised his weapon at him then retreated again toward the cops. The fact that black people are trying to compare the Carmello situation with Rittenhouse is an absolute farce.

The Dude · 4 de Jun, 2026

CharlesBarkley dijo:
"YO NIGGA WE INVENTED THE STOP LIGHT!"

"Ok, enjoy the stop light while I fly into air while surfing the internet on my computer."

It wasn't even a stop LIGHT. It was a mechanical traffic signal that used semaphores (those little flags/signs you sometimes see in ye olde tyme movies/clips). It wasn't even automatic, it had to have an attendant manually crank the signals to change them. By the time of this particular signal being invented, there were already other designs that were far more advanced, had lights, and didn't require some schmuck standing on the corner hand cranking the signal to change it.

Shit like this reminds me of the whole "Cleopatra wuz BLACK 'n sheeit!" nonsense. These "people" have so little in their history to take pride in that they have to falsely take credit for other people's accomplishments, and then accuse others of doing the same to them. It's insecurity and victimhood on a profound level.

Sneed's Feed And Seed · 4 de Jun, 2026

TJT dijo:
I've been summoned 3 times in my life and I never once had to actually sit on a jury.

Ditto.

Sneed ProTip: You know how "Poop and pee, no military for me"? Same thing with long hair on males. For some ungodly reason, they called me in and just never used me. Thrice.

Mister Ferro · 4 de Jun, 2026

Before I post updates about the Opening Statements from both sides I want to post some of Sarah's thread from yesterday.

My full Karmelo Anthony Trial Report: Last Day of Jury Selection- The Defense’s Attempt to Tell Its Story Before Trial

The third and final day of jury selection in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial was tense long before anyone took their seat in the courtroom.

When I arrived at the courthouse this morning, it was immediately apparent that tensions between supporters of Karmelo Anthony and those following the case from Austin Metcalf’s side remained high.

This day was about the attorneys attempting to identify prospective jurors who could or could not follow specific legal principles.

The questioning began with the prosecution.

Assistant District Attorney Dewey Mitchell spent much of his time discussing the fundamentals of criminal law and the responsibilities of jurors.

He asked prospective jurors about the presumption of innocence, reasonable doubt, the defendant’s constitutional right not to testify, punishment ranges, media exposure, and whether jurors could set aside their personal opinions and decide the case solely on the evidence presented inside the courtroom.

He clarified the difference between murder, which is the intentional or knowing of the taking of a life. He also clarified that in the state of Texas there is nothing in the law about premeditation. Meaning, you do not have to prove premeditation in order to convict anyone of murder. He also clarified that if someone said that they did not mean to, that it does not mean that they did not commit murder. And that there is nothing in Texas law that says you have to prove that it was premeditated.

Several jurors admitted they had already heard about the case. Some had seen media coverage. Some had discussed it with family members. Others acknowledged they had formed initial impressions but believed they could set those impressions aside and evaluate only the evidence presented at trial.

The prosecution also explored whether prospective jurors could consider the entire range of punishment available under Texas law if a conviction occurred. Some struggled with the idea.

Others admitted they would have difficulty convicting a “young” defendant regardless of the evidence.

One prospective juror, Juror 142, made a particularly notable statement when he said, “I don’t know that I would feel right putting a brother in jail.” Many observers viewed that comment as a clear indication of potential bias and believed it should have been immediate grounds for removal from the jury pool.

There were also extensive discussions regarding race, public reaction, and concerns that jurors might face criticism depending on the verdict they ultimately reached.

Mitchell repeatedly emphasized that jurors would be required to follow the law regardless of outside pressure. He also said that he has “never had to have the conversation of race with jurors before”.

The prosecution’s questioning largely focused on identifying bias and ensuring jurors understood their legal obligations.

He asked the jurors, “would knowing someone’s race affect how you choose? Can you reach a verdict based on law and evidence?” One juror said that it was “important to separate behavior from the person.”

Self-defense was also brought up. Mitchell made several things clear that I believe are worth noting. He talked about self-defense. He made it clear that words alone are not enough for self-defense. He stated that you cannot claim self-defense if you provoke the event. “You cannot talk trash, get someone to punch you, and then take a life.” This is not how self-defense works.

He also discussed something called sudden passion, which is when someone is in such a state of emotion because something horrific just happened. For example, a ranch hand finding someone molesting his daughter in the barn. This would be considered sudden passion if he decided to take quick action to end someone’s life.

He also made it very clear that sudden passion is never based on someone’s age. Which means that you cannot claim that he is “just a kid” and then claim sudden passion.

Then came the defense. And that is where the day became significantly more controversial. Defense attorney Mike Howard spent much of his questioning discussing self-defense law. There is nothing unusual about discussing legal concepts during voir dire. Attorneys routinely ask jurors whether they can follow the law as instructed by the court.

What became unusual was how closely some of Howard’s hypotheticals appeared to mirror the facts that many people already associate with this case. Rather than discussing self-defense in broad or generic terms, Howard repeatedly described situations that seemed remarkably similar to what the defense is expected to argue happened on the day Austin Metcalf was killed.

He discussed individuals being asked to leave an area. He discussed remaining somewhere a person is legally allowed to be. He discussed self-defense. He discussed the lack of a duty to retreat. He discussed carrying knives, specifically knives with blades under 5½ inches. Most notably, Howard spent time discussing the legality of bringing a knife to a school athletic event.

That immediately caught the attention of many people in the courtroom because one of the central facts already known publicly is that this case arose from an incident at a Frisco ISD track meet.

Howard repeatedly focused on knife laws, asking jurors about blade length and discussing circumstances under which carrying a knife might be lawful. The line of questioning appeared to suggest that a knife with a blade under a certain length could legally be carried into a public area or athletic event. This was particularly interesting considering the incident occurred on Frisco ISD property, where signs were posted prohibiting weapons.

To many observers, it felt less like a hypothetical and more like an attempt to begin laying the foundation for a future self-defense argument. That perception appeared to create frustration for the prosecution. I visibly watched prosecutors looking at one another with expressions of confusion and frustration.

Howard told jurors that Texas law regarding weapons and open carry also extends to knives, provided they are carried in non-prohibited places. He also stated that it is legal to bring a knife to a high school sporting event as long as the blade is under 5½ inches.

I’ll be honest. Around this point, I began asking myself: Is he talking about the case? Do the jurors think he is talking about the case? It was also around this time that the prosecution began objecting. I have never seen that happen during jury selection.

Then Howard presented another scenario. “Let’s say you’re at a park and I walk up uninvited. I’m asked to leave, but I refuse to leave. How many of you believe I’m in the wrong?” The questioning almost seemed combative with some of the prospective jurors.

At that point, there was another objection and the attorneys were asked to approach the bench. The microphones were turned off. Conversations occurred off the record. At multiple points throughout Howard’s questioning, it was apparent that concerns were being raised regarding the direction of the discussion.

The issue was not that self-defense was being discussed. The issue was how closely some of the scenarios appeared to resemble facts that are expected to be disputed during trial.

Jurors are not supposed to hear opening statements during voir dire. They are not supposed to hear attorneys argue their case before evidence is presented.

Yet several people in attendance appeared genuinely confused as to whether Howard was asking hypothetical questions or beginning to explain the defense theory itself.

/TLDR

The prosecution spent much of the day focusing on legal standards, burdens of proof, reasonable doubt, punishment ranges, and juror impartiality.

The defense spent much of the day discussing self-defense and presenting hypothetical scenarios that many observers felt closely resembled the facts of the case itself.

Whether those concerns ultimately matter will be determined when testimony begins.

For now, Day 3 ended with a jury in place, and tensions still running high inside and outside the courthouse.

Shepherd · 4 de Jun, 2026

Are Caramellos lawyers black? The opening statement from the defense was a horrible low IQ nigger moment.

BigGuyOS 6 : Jovial Janny · 4 de Jun, 2026

FILTH Tourist dijo:
That's not how that works. The jury are to act as fact finders. They are told the law allegedly violated as written and given the details of the case by both parties. If for some retarded reason if they find that Karmelo has a valid self defence claim, that ruling only impacts Karmelo because the jury found his actions to be valid self defense under the law. Future juries are just going to be told the law as written and the arguments both parties make. Karmelo winning doesn't add a special jury instruction that you can play fast and loose with the rules about self defence.

There's still cultural precedence. Kyle Rittenhouse didn't set any official legal precedent, but he did set a major cultural precedent that you can defend yourself from violent rioters who burn shit down, hate you, and are trying to do you harm.
In this case, the cultural precedent is "is it true that negro time means niggers dindunuffin when they commit a crime? Or are they responsible for the consequences of their own actions."

Mister Ferro · 4 de Jun, 2026

Shepherd dijo:
Are Caramellos lawyers black? The opening statement from the defense was a horrible low IQ nigger moment.

This is Defense Attorney Mike Howard

Sneed's Feed And Seed · 4 de Jun, 2026

Mister Ferro dijo:
This is Defense Attorney Mike Howard
Ver archivo adjunto 9099472

The face of "Soibot, please help me, my strength is waning"

holyhandgrenade · 4 de Jun, 2026

Mister Ferro dijo:
Howard repeatedly focused on knife laws, asking jurors about blade length and discussing circumstances under which carrying a knife might be lawful. The line of questioning appeared to suggest that a knife with a blade under a certain length could legally be carried into a public area or athletic event. This was particularly interesting considering the incident occurred on Frisco ISD property, where signs were posted prohibiting weapons.

The Texas Penal Code they are referencing is 46.03 which only states that you cannot have a "location restricted knife" on school property

https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-46-03.html/

A "location restricted knife is defined in Penal Code 46.05 as a knife with a blade over five and one half inches

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=PE&chapter=PE.46&artSec=46.05

So the defense attorney is technically not wrong about what the penal code states, but the school property does further restrict these things, which I am sure they have the legal right to do, and it is in the Frisco ISD student code of conduct that pocket knives and other small knives are prohibited. I'm pretty sure they make kids sign that they have read and understood the code of conduct at the beginning of every school year, but I could be wrong.

https://www.friscoisd.org/docs/default-source/resources-information/frisco_isd_scoc.pdf?sfvrsn=bccd42d7_3

The Man With No Name · 4 de Jun, 2026

Mister Ferro dijo:
This is Defense Attorney Mike Howard
Ver archivo adjunto 9099472

I won't denigrate the defense. He might be a guy I disagree with, but I want criminals to be represented fairly so that they don't have the possibility of appealing their conviction because their lawyer fucked them over.

Howard is not a public defender so he gets less sympathy from me, but imagine having to represent a negro so clearly guilty of murder, and having to work with him and his family as they ook and hoot at you while you try to collect facts.

"Uh, I guess we could try to tell the jury about how knives are legal" might be the only defense tactic your mind can think of at that point.

Potion_Time · 4 de Jun, 2026

The Man With No Name dijo:
but imagine having to represent a negro so clearly guilty of murder, and having to work with him and his family as they ook and hoot at you while you try to collect facts.

If he's not a public defender than he's a willing participant undeserving of sympathy. Only PD's can't refuse to represent certain clients.

Taser Confetti · 4 de Jun, 2026

holyhandgrenade dijo:
The Texas Penal Code they are referencing is 46.03 which only states that you cannot have a "location restricted knife" on school property
Ver archivo adjunto 9099476

https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-46-03.html/
A "location restricted knife is defined in Penal Code 46.05 as a knife with a blade over five and one half inches
Ver archivo adjunto 9099484

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=PE&chapter=PE.46&artSec=46.05

So the defense attorney is technically not wrong about what the penal code states, but the school property does further restrict these things, which I am sure they have the legal right to do, and it is in the Frisco ISD student code of conduct that pocket knives and other small knives are prohibited. I'm pretty sure they make kids sign that they have read and understood the code of conduct at the beginning of every school year, but I could be wrong.
Ver archivo adjunto 9099488

https://www.friscoisd.org/docs/default-source/resources-information/frisco_isd_scoc.pdf?sfvrsn=bccd42d7_3

In cases like this a prohibited weapon charge is just a tack on anyways. I’ve seen murderers get not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle charge or expired registration.

thx1138 · 4 de Jun, 2026

YarrBlueballs dijo:
I think thx1138's wrong as well, but the safest bet is conviction and mild riots. No summer of love, but the usual places will chimp out because it's a """good""" reason for them to chimp out and the occasional boomer self righteously sobbing. Albeit, the severity does depend heavily on whether the judge will allow livestreaming or not for the actual trial.

@The Man With No Name

I absolutely want to be wrong here. Don't misunderstand me.

LaxerBRO · 4 de Jun, 2026

The Dude dijo:
Which is funny, because it's typically blacks who take credit for inventions without any merit.

Off topic but the sand niggers have been trying to play that game too in the early 2010s:

1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization

This trash tried to claim Muslims pioneered flight because some camel fucker in the desert glued wings to his arms and attempted to fly by jumping off roofs.

Here is the academic discussion:

There is no known visual representation of Ibn Firnas’ wings. Others have tried to imagine the device, designing utilitarian gliders. Anderson and Chambers wanted to capture the richness of the art and the sophistication of the science of medieval Cordoba, the capital of Islamic Iberia.

Their chief source of inspiration was the earliest historical account of Ibn Firnas’ flight, contained in an 11th-century manuscript that was discovered in the 1930s, lost for several decades and rediscovered in the 1990s.

So the man the article is discussing died in 887 and with the 11th century manuscript being created nearly 300 years later, I have significant doubts on how accurate word of mouth rumors are.

Mister Ferro · 4 de Jun, 2026

From CBS Texas:
The jury, made up of 11 women and 7 men, was seated as Anthony's parents and Metcalf's parents sat on opposite sides of the courtroom. Anthony looked on, dressed in a suit and tie.

From Daily Mail:
The twelve jurors sat at the Collin County Courthouse are mostly white, with the exception of three Asian people, one Hispanic man and one woman in a Hijab.

Earlier this week during jury selection, defense attorneys raised a Batson challenge: a legal objection used when it is believed potential jurors were struck off because of race.

The challenge and jury selection may come into question for possible appeals later in the trial.

Nine credentialed news organizations are allowed in the courtroom at the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony. Only credentialed members of the media are allowed to bring electronics into the courtroom.

Less than 30 members of the public were allowed into the courtroom today, and they are not allowed to use electronics.

Prosecutors insist case has nothing to do with race

Prosecutors began their opening statements in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, insisting the race is not relevant to the case.

'This case has nothing to do with race,' Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye said.

Anthony had his knife ready to stab Austin Metcalf in a 'surprise attack,' the prosecutor claimed.

'That's why we are here, no other reason,' Wirskye said. 'This killing, this murder is just senseless.'

Austin Metcalf's coach told athlete he wanted him wanted to 'be a leader' the day he was killed

Prosecutors told the jury that Austin Metcalf's coach texted him the morning he was killed and asked him to 'be a leader' at the track meet where he was fatally stabbed.

The coach wanted Metcalf to help run the track meet since their school was hosting other schools, and he needed help running the event.

Defense addresses 'misinformation' around case

Karmelo Anthony's defense attorney, Mike Howard, kicked off his opening statements by addressing misinformation surrounding the case.

'There's been a lot of noise about this case. A lot of completely false information,' Howard said.

He addressed his client by his family's nickname, 'Melo.'

Defense attorney says Karmelo Anthony is a straight A student

Karmelo Anthony's defense attorney Mike Howard said his client was an A student who had two jobs, a girlfriend, and played sports at school.

He painted a picture of a supportive family as he explained Anthony's mother was a nurse who stopped working as she had more kids and his father is a finance manager for a car dealership.

Anthony is the oldest of four siblings 'with a 3.7 GPA.'

The family moved to Dallas area from Louisiana during Anthony's freshman year where he joined the football team and also played baseball and ran track.

Anthony took bus to track meet, took cover under tent because it was raining, defense says

Karmelo Anthony's defense attorney, Mike Howard, explained that he took the bus to the track meet the day he stabbed Austin Metcalf.

His lawyer claimed Anthony was scheduled to compete in several events at the event.

Anthony allegedly took cover under Metcalf's team's tent when it was raining because his school did not have one.

According to Howard, about 20-30 kids were under the tent, and all of them went to Metcalf’s school except for Anthony.

Defense says Metcalf was the instigator in the track dispute

'What's important to know is Melo is 5'8" and 140 pounds. Hunter and Austin Metcalf are 6'1' about 80 pounds heavier than Melo,' defense attorney Mike Howard said, referring to Anthony by his nickname.

'What you will hear is that Melo remained seated, even when Austin and Hunter stood up,' Howard continued.

'It is uncontroverted that Austin makes the first physical contact. Austin grabs, punches, pushes. In that split second, Melo has a decision to make, how and when to act.'

Karmelo Anthony's disturbing behavior after killing Austin Metcalf revealed by prosecutors

In opening arguments on Thursday, prosecutors said that Karmelo Anthony used a folding knife to stab Austin Metcalf and then tossed it before fleeing the scene.

As Metcalf's brother rushed to his aid, Anthony ran from the scene and later tried to blend into groups of kids who were fleeing the stadium, according to Collin County First Assistant District Attorney Bill Wirskye.

'If you're scared and running away in self-defense, why toss the knife,' the prosecutor said.

First witness takes the stand

Mark Porter, a forensic video analyst for the Tarrant County (Fort Worth) District Attorney's office, is the first witness to take the stand in the trial.

Collin County Assistant District Attorney Wirskye told jurors that among the first pieces of evidence they would see is surveillance video recorded at the stadium that captured the entire incident.

'The video will tell the story,' Wirskye said. 'The facts of this case are as simple as this act was senseless.'

The Daily Mail was one of only two news organizations granted access to surveillance footage of the deadly incident.

The 40-minute surveillance video, recorded from a stationary camera on the opposite side of the football field, captures the ten minutes leading up to the attack and the desperate efforts by Metcalf's twin brother and others to save his life before paramedics arrived.

Prosecutors reveal Austin Metcalf's final words after he was stabbed

In opening arguments on Thursday in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial, prosecutors said the baby face teen used a folding knife to stab Austin Metcalf at the time of their dispute.

Metcalf lifted up his shirt once he realized he had been knifed and exclaimed 'I've been stabbed,' before tumbling down several rows of bleachers.

Prosecutors said his brother Hunter rushed to his aid as Anthony ran from the scene and later tried to blend into groups of kids who were fleeing the stadium.

'If you're scared and running away in self defense, why toss the knife,' the prosecutor said.

'That knife wasn't used to protect him from harm. That knife was used to harm another. Find this man guilty of first degree murder,' he continued, pointing at Anthony.

Potion_Time · 4 de Jun, 2026

Mister Ferro dijo:
and one woman in a Hijab.

And there's your not guilty vote to ensure the jury hangs.

holyhandgrenade · 4 de Jun, 2026

Taser Confetti dijo:
In cases like this a prohibited weapon charge is just a tack on anyways. I’ve seen murderers get not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle charge or expired registration.

it's interesting because he may have technically been able to possess a small knife on school grounds under Texas law, I don't know how they square the state law with prohibiting them in the student code of conduct or a blanket ban on campus, and google isn't giving me a good answer. If he was technically legally allowed to have the knife then the question becomes, but why did you use it in these circumstances? And the standard questions you ask in a self defense case.

Mister Ferro dijo:
The Daily Mail was one of only two news organizations granted access to surveillance footage of the deadly incident.

The 40-minute surveillance video, recorded from a stationary camera on the opposite side of the football field, captures the ten minutes leading up to the attack and the desperate efforts by Metcalf's twin brother and others to save his life before paramedics arrived.

fucking thanks for the great detailed description there. It's so stupid not to just release this video. It would answer so many questions. What is the court's logic here?

TJT · 4 de Jun, 2026

Mister Ferro dijo:
His lawyer claimed Anthony was scheduled to compete in several events at the event.

What is with this bizarre phrasing?

Was Knifemelo on the highschool track team or not? He took the bus to the school. Why can't you just say that he was on the track team and rode with the team to the school?

Was he not on the team nor was competing so they have to say weird stuff like "scheduled to compete?" Not a single article about any of this mentions that Knifemelo was there with his own team.

Potion_Time · 4 de Jun, 2026

holyhandgrenade dijo:
it's interesting because he may have technically been able to possess a small knife on school grounds under Texas law

Schools have a right to restrict rules further than the state law does so long as they don't interfere with constitutional rights. It's why schools can require uniforms or grooming standards. If the school says no knives, that means no knives. After all, do you think the courthouse allows people with knives through the metal detector? State law says they can have a knife of a certain length, right?

Karmelo Anthony indicted in Frisco track meet stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, officials say - How long before Austins father calls for his sons murderer to be pardoned?