Death at a Track Meet: TX v Karmelo Anthony
About this episode
This episode examines the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a track meet and the ensuing legal battle over self-defense claims.
A confrontation at a high school track meet. A knife pulled in seconds. One teenager dead, another claiming he acted in self-defense. On April 2, 2025, 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a dispute at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. Witnesses described a brief confrontation between Metcalf and fellow student Karmelo Anthony before the encounter turned deadly. What followed was a case that quickly became one of the most debated stories in the country. Supporters argued Anthony acted in self-defense after being confronted and feared for his safety. Others pointed to witness testimony and the circumstances surrounding the stabbing, arguing the evidence told a very different story. In this episode of 13th Juror, we examine the events leading up to the fatal encounter, the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, the self-defense claim, and the arguments made by both sides. We also explore the public reaction, the misinformation that spread online, and the jury's decision that ultimately determined Anthony's fate. How do jurors evaluate a self-defense claim? And when does a perceived threat justify the use of deadly force? As always, we leave that decision…
People in this episode
Host: Brandi Churchwell
Topics covered
- self-defense
- high school
- track meet
- murder case
- jury decision
- public reaction
Keywords
- track meet
- self-defense
- murder
- Karmelo Anthony
- Austin Metcalf
- jury
- trial
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Frisco, Texas
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