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Anthony has hired a new defense attorney, Michael Howard, and a bond reduction hearing was held on April 14, 2025, where his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. He is now on house arrest with an ankle monitor.
The Collin County District Attorney, Greg Willis, has stated that Anthony will not face the death penalty if convicted, as he is only 17 years old. The case has garnered significant social media attention, with some people defending Anthony and criticizing Metcalf, despite a lack of official confirmation of these claims.
Austin's family, including his mother Meghan and twin brother Hunter, have expressed their grief over the "senseless" act of violence.8 A funeral for Austin was held on April 12, 2025, at Hope Fellowship Frisco East.
Austin Metcalf Killing
Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Frisco Memorial High School, was fatally stabbed at a track meet on April 2, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Karmelo Anthony, also 17 and a student at Centennial High School, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. According to witness statements, Anthony and Metcalf were involved in a verbal dispute, and Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest. Metcalf died in his twin brother's arms.Anthony has hired a new defense attorney, Michael Howard, and a bond reduction hearing was held on April 14, 2025, where his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000. He is now on house arrest with an ankle monitor.
The Collin County District Attorney, Greg Willis, has stated that Anthony will not face the death penalty if convicted, as he is only 17 years old. The case has garnered significant social media attention, with some people defending Anthony and criticizing Metcalf, despite a lack of official confirmation of these claims.
Austin's family, including his mother Meghan and twin brother Hunter, have expressed their grief over the "senseless" act of violence.8 A funeral for Austin was held on April 12, 2025, at Hope Fellowship Frisco East.