Previously unreported details are emerging from the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the Texas man convicted in the 2025 killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. New revelations, first highlighted by journalist Breanna Morello, paint a darker picture of the convicted killer’s mindset and contradict claims that the case was tainted by racial bias.
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murdering Metcalf. The case drew national attention after activists alleged that an unfair “white” legal system had wrongly convicted Anthony. But Morello’s reporting, shared in a series of posts on X, indicates that the actual witnesses who testified against Anthony were predominantly minorities, and they uniformly said he was guilty.
Disturbing Texts and Stalking Allegations
Among the most chilling evidence, Anthony’s then-girlfriend testified that he was stalking her during a turbulent breakup. According to Morello, the girlfriend told the court that Anthony had sent her a foreboding text message reading: “I’m low key on the verge.” The message, she said, was part of a pattern of obsessive and threatening behavior during their split.
The girlfriend’s testimony added a new layer to the prosecution’s case, which relied heavily on witness accounts and Anthony’s own admissions.
Fascination with Stabbing and Blood
Prosecutor Bill Wirskye also presented evidence that Anthony had expressed a disturbing fascination with the act of stabbing someone to death. According to Morello, Anthony told people he was intrigued by the idea of killing someone with a knife and licking the victim’s blood off the blade. This revelation, first reported by Morello, suggests a premeditated interest in violence that goes beyond the heat-of-the-moment confrontation at the track meet.
Racist Writings Found on Laptop
Prosecutors also discovered racist hate speech saved on Anthony’s laptop. Morello reported that the files contained attacks not just on one group, but on blacks, whites, and Mexicans alike. This finding undercuts the narrative pushed by some activists that Anthony was a victim of racial injustice, instead showing him as someone who harbored animosity toward multiple races.
Gun Photos and Admissions
Additionally, prosecutors produced photographs of Anthony holding guns, painting a portrait of a young man familiar with firearms. In the aftermath of his sentencing, a video emerged showing Anthony telling police: “I’m not alleged. I did it,” when confronted about the attack on Metcalf. This admission, recorded in the moments after the killing, was a key piece of evidence in securing the conviction.
Anthony’s trial and conviction have been a flashpoint in the broader national debate over race and justice. But the newly surfaced evidence, as detailed by Morello, challenges the assertion that the legal process was biased against him, instead underscoring the weight of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The case remains a reminder of the tragic loss of a young life and the legal consequences that followed. As Morello’s reporting continues to circulate, it offers a fuller picture of the evidence that led to Anthony’s conviction, and it raises questions about the narratives that have surrounded the case from the outset.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/08/20/report-texts-revealing-karmelo-anthonys-dark-fantasies-read-during-court-hearing/