Texas Judge Denies New Trial for Man Convicted of Teen’s Murder
A judge in Texas has denied a request for a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder for the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in April 2025. Anthony was sentenced…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 23, 2026 —
A Texas judge has ruled against a bid for a new trial by Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in connection with the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. The incident occurred at a high school track meet in April 2025.
Anthony was found guilty of murder for the stabbing death of Metcalf. Following his conviction, Anthony received a sentence of 35 years in prison.
The request for a new trial was formally denied by the judge. No further details regarding the grounds for the appeal or the judge’s specific reasoning for the denial were provided in the available information.
The case involved the death of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old victim, who was fatally stabbed during a track meet event at a high school. The specific location of the track meet within Texas was not specified.
Karmelo Anthony was identified as the perpetrator and subsequently convicted of murder. The legal proceedings concluded with a sentencing of 35 years, a term that Anthony is now required to serve.
The denial of the new trial request means that the original conviction and sentence will stand, barring any further appeals or legal challenges that may be pursued.
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