New evidence from the Collin County, Texas murder trial of Karmelo Anthony has been made public. This evidence relates to the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a track meet in the Dallas area last April.
The court has released various materials including photographs of the knife presented as evidence, images of Anthony’s backpack, and surveillance footage from inside the Memorial High School team tent shortly before the confrontation. Additionally, the video detailing Anthony’s movements before and after the incident is now accessible. This marks the initial public exposure of the photos and video evidence introduced at the trial, as cameras were not allowed in the courtroom during the proceedings.
The jury convicted Anthony of murder, sentencing him to 35 years in prison. His defense that he acted in self-defense was dismissed by the court. The evidence release coincides with Anthony’s legal team mounting an appeal.
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A key point of contention during the trial was the noted physical size difference between Anthony and Metcalf. However, jurors determined that the disparity in height and weight did not warrant the use of deadly force.
CBS News Texas reporter J.D. Miles shared the newly released evidence on X, featuring videos and photos related to the trial. In one of the videos, a police body camera records Anthony saying, “I’m not alleged, I did it.” While his voice can be heard, Anthony is not visible in the footage.
The article will be updated with additional information as the situation develops.