Hidden Evidence in the Karmelo Anthony Murder Appeal

Murder Files Unsealed · Aug 20, 2026 · 14m · transcript

New details have emerged during an appeal hearing for Karmelo Anthony, who was previously sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf. A prosecutor recently disclosed a private agreement between legal teams that prevented the jury from seeing highly prejudicial evidence regarding both the defendant and the victim. This suppressed information included disturbing text messages and stalking allegations against Anthony, as well as the victim’s own juvenile criminal record. Attorneys reportedly chose to omit these facts to keep the trial focused on the specific stabbing incident rather…