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Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder over Texas track meet stabbing, sentenced to 35 years in prison
By ABC13 Houston
· June 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Karmelo Anthony, now 19, has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.
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Published: June 10, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
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What is this story about? Karmelo Anthony, now 19, has been found guilty of murder over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Texas last year.
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