The trial of Karmelo Anthony may be over, but some of the most emotional moments unfolded after jurors had already reached their decision.As new details emerge from inside the courtroom, a clearer picture is taking shape of the dramatic final hours that ended with tears, tense exchanges, and a sentence that will keep the Frisco teenager behind bars for decades.Karmelo Anthony’s case centered on the death of Austin Metcalf, who was fatally stabbed during a confrontation at a high school track meet on April 2, 2025. After hearing days of testimony, a Collin County jury deliberated for less than 3 hours before unanimously finding Anthony guilty of murder, according to NBC DFW.

As the verdict was read, Anthony reportedly remained emotionless. He was escorted from the courtroom shortly afterward. Others reacted differently. NBC DFW reporter Maria Guerrero reported that Anthony’s family and supporters became tearful as the verdict was announced. His mother, Kala Hayes, was seen weeping in the gallery.Meanwhile, Austin’s twin brother, Hunter Metcalf, leaned forward in his seat as jurors found Anthony guilty of murdering his brother. But while the verdict had been decided, one major question still remained: how much time Anthony would spend behind bars.