Grisly photos released of Karmelo Anthony’s victim Austin Metcalf’s wound, a bloody coat and murder weapon
Newly released photos show the fatal wound Austin Metcalf suffered when Karmelo Anthony stabbed him with a $13 Walmart knife during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet.
The grisly images, made public Friday by Collin County court, show a deep gash in the 17-year-old football player’s chest, with a forensic ruler placed beside the wound.
Other photos show the blood-soaked interior of a jacket, including heavy staining around the lining and apparent punctures in the fabric. The coat belonged to Joshua Rebmann, a Liberty High School football coach who rushed to render aid to Metcalf — using the garment to stem the bleeding.
The newly released trial exhibits also include images of the folding Ozark Trail multitool knife prosecutors identified as the murder weapon.
Anthony used the 3.5-inch serrated blade to stab Metcalf after the teen and his brother confronted him for sitting in their team’s tent at Memorial High School in Frisco in April of last year.
Metcalf’s heart was pierced, and he was unconscious by the time authorities reached him.
Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder Tuesday and sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Trial testimony showed the confrontation erupted after Metcalf and his twin brother confronted Anthony for sitting beneath their team’s tent during a rain delay at a track meet at the high school.
Anthony stabbed Metcalf once in the chest. The teen collapsed and later died from the wound.
Other newly released photographs appear to show Anthony shortly after his arrest.
In one image, a handcuffed Anthony is seated in the back of a police vehicle with his wrists restrained behind his back. A speck of blood is visible on Anthony’s finger.
He is seen in the photo wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue athletic pants and black-and-white sneakers.
Another close-up photograph appears to show a small blood spot on the sleeve area of the gray sweatshirt that authorities collected as evidence after the stabbing.
Court testimony indicated that officers observed blood on Anthony following the attack and seized clothing and other items as part of the investigation.
The exhibits were released days after a Collin County jury rejected Anthony’s claim that he acted in self-defense.
Anthony’s attorneys have filed notice that they intend to appeal the conviction.
