The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet, began on Thursday in Collin County, Texas, with prosecutors revealing that Anthony admitted to the stabbing after his arrest.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Karmelo Anthony, 19, is on trial for allegedly stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, on April 2, 2025. Prosecutors allege Anthony attacked Metcalf after a confrontation over Anthony being asked to leave a team tent, while the defense claims Anthony acted in self-defense during a physical altercation initiated by Metcalf.📺 DETAIL: According to prosecutors, Metcalf’s final words were, “I’ve been stabbed,” before collapsing and later dying in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter. They also said Anthony admitted to the killing after his arrest. Defense attorneys argued that Anthony acted in self-defense, saying Metcalf initiated the physical confrontation and emphasizing the size difference between the two teens. The defense described Anthony as a hardworking student-athlete who feared for his safety during the encounter. Jurors were shown surveillance footage of the incident and heard testimony from a forensic video analyst as the trial got underway. Anthony, who has been free on bond since his arrest, faces a murder charge.💬 KEY QUOTE: “I’m not alleged, I did it.” – Karmelo Anthony.🎯 IMPACT: If convicted, Anthony faces a possible life sentence. The trial, which is expected to last two weeks, will determine whether his actions constituted self-defense or a premeditated attack.

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