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Posted on 06/28/2025 2:35:55 PM PDT by DFG
Karmelo Anthony, the 18-year-old Texas teen indicted for the first-degree murder of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet in April, has requested a court-appointed public defender, citing financial hardship, despite his family’s GiveSendGo fundraiser raising nearly $600,000. The family also recently raised the campaign’s goal to $1.4 million, sparking questions about the use of funds. Since the killing, the Anthonys have purchased a new Cadillac and moved into a $900,000 home.
Anthony fatally stabbed 17-year-old Metcalf in the heart at a track meet in Frisco, Texas. He died in the arms of his twin brother.
The killer, who claims self-defense, was released on house arrest with an ankle monitor after his bond was reduced from $1 million to $250,000.
The “Help Karmelo Official Fund” on GiveSendGo, launched by Anthony’s family, had raised $595,000 as of June 26, 2025, initially targeting $350,000 before increasing to $600,000 and now $1.4 million.
The family claims the funds support legal defense, safe relocation due to threats, basic living costs, transportation, trauma counseling, and security measures.
Court records show Anthony’s previous private attorney, Mike Howard, is no longer listed, and on June 25, Anthony’s father, Andrew Anthony, announced the public defender request, claiming indigence.
Howard’s retainer was estimated to be between $10,000 and $30,000, with hourly rates ranging from $400 to $500.
Anthony was indicted by a Collin County grand jury earlier this week, with a trial expected in 2026.
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Even Ben Crump is staying away from this case.
These people are trash.
The family probably figures the kid’s lifetime earning were likely about $600,000. So they will just keep that and toss the bum to the wolves.
I could be wrong, but I think the average public defender is basically in charge of saying, “You know what? I think your best best is just to plead guilty.”
Top Dallas defense attorney Mike Howard is no longer listed as the attorney.
Of the Law Firm “Howard, Fine and Howard”?
The family has already put down payments a couple dozen Escalades with purple-flake paint and wheel spinners.
This boy is going to go down hard.
The level of greed here is only surpassed by the level of stupid of these people
They want Caramelo to be found guilty so the arsons, riots and looting can begin.
They spent the money already.
You are wrong. That’s a cliche. I’m sure there are some, but there are tons of public defenders who are competent and diligent. Of course there’s only so much defense lawyers can do, since almost all criminal defendants are guilty in fact
What a disgusting family.
My hope for them is: POVERTY, ILLNESS, STRIFE, LOSS, SUFFERING.
That is all.
This ain’t Minnesota.
The SCAM continues.
The Family Spokesperson said this week that this case is about White Supremacy.
WTH! If we can’t kill Whitey for no reason at all, we need the right to do it!
And it belatedly came out Karmelo Anthony was in trouble in school previously - and they lied about that fact.
Of the worst type.
What a scummy family.
And the perpetrators aren’t George Floyd and Derek Chauvin.
You said it best!
These folks are ghetto trash of the highest order.
“That is all.”
I’ll add: SCORN, DERISION.
His best hope is a hung jury or two and a plea deal. Maybe 18-25 years with good behavior. I have heard the tapes really hurt his case.
His family ought to be charged with financial fraud for squandering the money. The people donating should be required to have “Stupid” tattooed on their forehead.
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