New Evidence Could Alter Anthony’s Trial | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

A 19-year-old convicted murderer, Karmelo Anthony, is facing a potential new trial after prosecutors dropped explosive new evidence—including childhood disciplinary records and chilling text messages threatening to “shoot up” a school—that was never presented during his original murder trial. The texts also contained racist rants and weapon obsession, while his ex-girlfriend alleged stalking and uncontrollable rage. Anthony’s defense claims trial errors blocked their self-defense argument, but the prosecution pushes back. A judge could rule on a new trial as soon as tomorrow, setting the…