Karmelo Antony has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge resulting from the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in April.
Anthony, who was 17 himself at the time, has confessed to stabbing Metcalf to death during a track meet in Frisco, Texas, and is facing five to 99 years in prison if found guilty.
His attorney claims the teenager is looking forward to his day in court.
Karmelo, now 18, has been officially entered into the court system, with District Attorney Greg Willis having presented evidence to a grand jury and recommended a first-degree murder charge.
“Today, I summarized that evidence, and I asked the Grand Jury to return a first-degree murder indictment against Karmelo Anthony — which they did,” Willis said.
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“With that indictment, the case now moves formally into the court system. From this point forward, we’ll continue doing our part — fully and fairly — to pursue justice under the law. The trial schedule will be set by the court. But when the time comes, we’ll be ready.”
Willis acknowledged that the case is being closely followed by the Collin County community, which has been greatly impacted. However, he has urged people to trust that the justice system will extract the truth.
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Austin’s father, Jeff Metcalf, was happy with the decision and believes that justice will be served.
“I am pleased that we are moving forward. With the first-degree murder indictment, it now goes into the court system. I fully believe that justice will be served for Austin Metcalf. I look forward to the forthcoming trial. But it will never bring my son back,” he said.
Karmelo Anthony’s attorney, Mike Howard, said the charge was expected and that the defendant and his family are confident that the justice system will be fair.
“Karmelo and his family are confident in the justice system and the people of Collin County to be fair and impartial,” Howard stated. “Of course, Karmelo looks forward to his day in court.”
Anthony was arrested and charged with murder following Metcalf’s death. His bond was initially set at $1 million but was eventually reduced to $250,000.
A trial date has not been set.
