Murder of Austin Metcalf
2025 murder in Frisco, Texas, U.S.
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Interest in “Murder of Austin Metcalf” spiked on Wikipedia on 2026-07-18.
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Key Takeaways
- On April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the same age, while attending a school track meet in Frisco, Texas, United States.
- Anthony was arrested soon after the stabbing and was charged with murder.
- On June 9, 2026, Anthony was found guilty of murder at trial and sentenced to 35 years in prison by the jury.
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Source summary
WikipediaOn April 2, 2025, Austin Metcalf, a 17-year-old student at Memorial High School, was murdered by Karmelo Anthony, a Centennial High School student of the same age, while attending a school track meet in Frisco, Texas, United States. Anthony stabbed Metcalf after an altercation, and Metcalf died of his injuries. Anthony was arrested soon after the stabbing and was charged with murder. He pled not guilty, asserting self-defense. On June 9, 2026, Anthony was found guilty of murder at trial and sentenced to 35 years in prison by the jury. The case was the subject of national public attention, and viral social media posts emphasized the races of the perpetrator and victim.
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