New Trial Push Amid Texts and Stalking Claims | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A 19-year-old named Karmelo Anthony is pushing for a new trial after being convicted of murder for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Frisco, Texas — a case that’s now exploding with new details. Anthony admitted to the attack but claimed self-defense, which the jury rejected. Texts from his phone now reveal a chilling photo of a knife and a message saying he was “lowkey on the verge.” His ex-girlfriend also reported being scared of him and accused him of stalking. Meanwhile, defense attorneys are highlighting racist graffiti allegedly sprayed by Metcalf and his twin…