Fundraiser for Texas football star Austin Metcalf’s accused killer rakes in $60,000 as he claims self-defense

New York Post ^ | April 6, 2025 | Isabel Keane

[Morgana]

A fundraiser for the Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf and leaving him to die in his twin brother’s arms has raked in over $60,000 as of Sunday — as the teen maintains he acted in self-defense.

The GiveSendGo campaign was purportedly set up by the family of Karmelo Anthony, 17, who cops say confessed to the horrific stabbing at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, last Wednesday.

The page claimed that the “narrative being spread is false, unjust, and harmful.”

“As a family of faith, we are deeply grateful for all of your support during this trying period. Your prayers and assistance mean more to us now more than ever,” according to the fundraiser.

The company, which also hosted a fundraiser that brought in hundreds of thousands for Daniel Penny’s legal defense after he was charged in the NYC subway chokehold death, did not immediately respond to a request for comment to confirm the authenticity of the campaign.

The fundraiser had raked in over $60,000 in donations from 1,600 donors as of Sunday morning.

[Steve_Seattle]

" . . . what if the DA had only filed for Murder 2:Sudden Passion and Manslaughter -- you'd be bitching about that!"

Why would I be bitching about that? Are you pretending to be a mind reader, or are you just an incoherent jerk? If the DA had charged him with murder 2, why would I object? Criticizing the murder 1 charge was my whole point!

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Thank you.