The long-awaited Karmelo Anthony trial date has officially been locked in. According to Collin County court officials, the now 18-year-old is scheduled to stand trial on June 1, 2026, for the first-degree murder of Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old stabbed to death at a Frisco ISD track meet in April 2025.
Track Meet Turns Tragic
The fatal incident took place at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025, shocking the community. Witnesses say a fight broke out, ending with Metcalf fatally stabbed. Police say Anthony confessed at the scene, allegedly telling officers, “I was protecting myself,” and later saying, “I did it.”
Defense attorneys argue this was a case of self-defense, claiming Metcalf physically confronted Anthony before things escalated.
Bond Conditions & Restrictions’
Since his arrest, Anthony’s bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000, allowing him to be released on house arrest in mid-April. Conditions include:
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GPS ankle monitoring
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Weekly court check-ins
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24/7 adult supervision at home
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A full social media ban
Frisco Teen Karmelo Anthony Released on $250K Bond, Placed Under House Arrest in Fatal Stabbing Case
Originally scheduled to appear in court on July 18, 2025, Anthony’s hearing was canceled once thetrial date was officially set. With nearly a year before the courtroom showdown, both sides are preparing for:
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Discovery exchanges
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Pre-trial motions
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Jury selection beginning May 2026
Anthony’s defense lawyer, Mike Howard, says his client did what he had to do: “We believe this was an act of survival. The truth will come out during trial.”
Meanwhile, the victim’s father, Jeff Metcalf, says no verdict can ease the pain of losing his son: “We just want justice, even though it’ll never bring Austin back.”
Stay locked to TheNCBeat.com for exclusive coverage and courtroom updates on the case and all the legal drama that comes with it.
