Karmelo Anthony appeared stoic in a new mugshot as he was booked into the Collin County Jail on Tuesday night.
Anthony, 19, was found guilty of first-degree murder in Metcalf’s death on Tuesday and was sentenced to serve 35 years behind bars, becoming eligible for parole after serving half the sentence.
In its decision, the jury rejected Anthony’s defense’s argument that he killed Metcalf in the heat of the moment.
It would have reduced his murder charge to a second degree felony, which would have lowered the punishment range from two to 20 years in prison.
As the sentence was read in court, gasps could be heard coming from the galley as Anthony started to sob.
Anthony, who was 17 at the time, killed Metcalf with a folding knife following a dispute over seating at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025.
The teen has admitted to stabbing the high school football star, but insisted it was in self-defense after Metcalf had provoked him. The teenager opted not to take the stand in his trial before defense lawyers rested their case.
Karmelo Anthony seen in new booking photo
Karmelo Anthony was pictured in a new booking photo Tuesday night as he was placed in custody at the Collin County jail.
The 19-year-old was sentenced earlier in the day to serve 35 years behind bars for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet last year.
Jury rejects ‘sudden passion’ claim as they sentence Anthony to 35 years
Karmelo Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf in 2025 after the same jury found him guilty of murder earlier today.
The jury rejected the defense’s ‘sudden passion’ claim, which , would have reduced his murder charge to a second degree felony.
It would have also lowered the punishment range from two to 20 years in prison.
Anthony will now have to serve at least half of the sentence before he is eligible for parole.
As the verdict was read Tuesday evening, there was an audible gasp coming from the galley.
Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of murder by the jury.
Anthony and his mother began to sob after the verdict was read to the courtroom. Judge John R. Roach asked if the court needed to take a break.
Anthony’s lawyer asked if he could take him somewhere before the judge reminded him that he is now guilty and in the custody of the sheriff’s office.
Anthony’s mother continued to weep as she leant over in her seat.
Other members of the Anthony family were seen wiping away tears.
Austin Metcalf’s parents smiled while their family and friends cried happy tears.
