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re: Trial set to begin in murder of Austin Metcalf by Karmelo Anthony; Verdict is GUILTY
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:20 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:20 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
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He is represented by Mike Howard of the Howard Firm out of Dallas.
Because there is no public defender office so they contract it out to a private firm…….
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Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:22 pm to Fun Bunch
Going on one hour past lunch time. Clearly something is brewing.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:23 pm to Fun Bunch
Yeah, the CBS post talked about a private conference before the lunch break and the lunch break has since been extended with no explanation.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:24 pm to teke184
If things are going so well for the prosecution, and they feel confident, which seems to be the vibe coming from the courthouse, then I’m not sure why they would agree to a deal, unless they feel there’s a juror or two who wouldn’t convict a young person Karmelo’s age.
I was on a jury for a rape trial kind of recently, and I can tell you that even in that trial, where it was open and shut and the defendant was clearly a thug piece of shite, people on our jury clutched pearls about the length of what the sentence would be. It was really pathetic, but the idea of suicidal empathy and perceived racism fears are very real.
I was on a jury for a rape trial kind of recently, and I can tell you that even in that trial, where it was open and shut and the defendant was clearly a thug piece of shite, people on our jury clutched pearls about the length of what the sentence would be. It was really pathetic, but the idea of suicidal empathy and perceived racism fears are very real.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:25 pm to UPT
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If things are going so well for the prosecution, and they feel confident, which seems to be the vibe coming from the courthouse, then I’m not sure why they would agree to a deal, unless they feel there’s a juror or two who wouldn’t convict a young person Karmelo’s age.
They would sometimes take a deal heavily in their favor just to mitigate the chance of one rogue juror making them try this thing again.
They aren't going to give him a sweetheart deal where he's out in 2 years.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:25 pm to dallastigers
No he did. Kim Cole was appointed and did prelim hearings and bail.
His family retained private counsel which in my opinion... sucks.
Anthony is guilty as frick but at least put up an effort.
His family retained private counsel which in my opinion... sucks.
Anthony is guilty as frick but at least put up an effort.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:26 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
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He did declare indigent when incarcerated likely to petition for lower bail, but he is not represented by a public defender.
His bond was reduced, and he was released over 2 months before the TFDA Indigent Packet - Attorney Appointment Eligible was filed.
https://apps2.collincountytx.gov/JudicialOnlineSearch2/case/03d09451-266e-4f3d-98a7-f0da75498cbc
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:27 pm to jdd48
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If I am the family, I am not easily greenlighting a deal unless they just want to get it over with.
Its not the family's decision.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:28 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:they aren't giving it to a teenager so not worth talking about.
He could technically get life for this crime (with the possibility of parole, however)
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:29 pm to faraway
It is still on the table, which has to be weighing on the defense.
Kind of like the idea of a hung juror has to be on the prosecution’s mind.
Kind of like the idea of a hung juror has to be on the prosecution’s mind.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:30 pm to Fun Bunch
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They would sometimes take a deal heavily in their favor just to mitigate the chance of one rogue juror making them try this thing again.
They aren't going to give him a sweetheart deal where he's out in 2 years.
I don't know Texas sentencing but I think we're looking at 15-20 and out in 12 or so.
I just don't see a jury giving a 17 year old kid with no priors and no multipliers life with no parole. Right or wrong...I just don't see it.
This post was edited on 6/8/26 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:30 pm to Proximo
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Or because he was intending to murder someone
He murdered Austin. I firmly believe that.
I think it’s pretty wild though, and would be nearly impossible to convince a jury, that a kid with no arrest record and a 3.7 gpa went to a track meet in the rain at 10:30am to hunt a victim to kill in front of hundreds of people.
Call me crazy.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:36 pm to UPT
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that a kid with no arrest record and a 3.7 gpa went to a track meet in the rain at 10:30am to hunt a victim to kill in front of hundreds of people.
so he showed up with a knife for no reason? He formed the requisite intent when he reached into the bag and began to taunt/threaten him to see what happened while concealing the knife in his hand, at the latest.
I assume him intending to murder him at that time is "pretty wild" and "impossible" to comprehend as well?
This post was edited on 6/8/26 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:37 pm to Proximo
I think the whole “It’s not alleged, I killed him” bit sinks the whole unbelievability factor.
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:40 pm to Proximo
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so he showed up with a knife for no reason?
He formed the requisite intent when he reached into the bag and began to taunt/threaten him to see what happened while concealing the knife in his hand, at the latest.
I assume him intending to murder him at that time is "pretty wild" and "impossible" to comprehend as well?
i think he's just saying that he didnt set out from home that day with the intent to commit murder. i dont think the intent to commit murder was even in his wheelhouse until his blood was up and he reached for a weapon. JMO
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:40 pm to UPT
I mean thugs usually aren't the brightest bunch, regardless of what their gpa might be for taking remedial classes.
This post was edited on 6/8/26 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:42 pm to Sam Quint
If you’re bringing a knife to a school event where weapons are prohibited, you’re looking for trouble..
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:42 pm to Sam Quint
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i think he's just saying that he didnt set out from home that day with the intent to commit murder. i dont think the intent to commit murder was even in his wheelhouse until his blood was up and he reached for a weapon. JMO
the mens rea for premeditated murder can be formed in an instant
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:42 pm to Fun Bunch
And her post is still up..
Posted on 6/8/26 at 1:43 pm to Sam Quint
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i think he's just saying that he didnt set out from home that day with the intent to commit murder.
There's not a lot of relevance to this
He reached into his bag (for the knife) and said touch me and see what happens. Pretty clear he intended for what happened to happen
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