Karmelo Anthony was convicted of the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, delivering a verdict in one of the most closely watched juvenile delinquency trials in Texas.
The decision was handed down by a jury Tuesday in Collin County after days of litigation in the case stemming from a 2025 incident at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, where Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation in a team tent.
Anthony, who was tried for first-degree murder, had pleaded not guilty and claimed self-defense.
However, prosecutors argued that the attack was intentional and supported their case with testimony and video evidence presented during the trial.
The verdict marks a major development in the trial of Austin Metcalf, which has attracted national attention and sparked widespread debate across the United States.
After being found guilty, Anthony is now scheduled to be sentenced, where the court will decide the final sentence.
Under Texas law, a murder conviction of this nature can result in a sentence ranging from several years in prison to life in prison.
The sentencing hearing is expected to follow in the coming days, during which victim impact statements and legal arguments will be presented before a final decision is made.
