Karmelo Anthony, a convicted murderer, appeared in court on Thursday as his legal team requested a new trial concerning the fatal stabbing of Texas high school athlete Austin Metcalf. During the appeal hearing, prosecutors presented text messages and allegations that they claim reveal Anthony’s violent mindset prior to the incident. These revelations form a crucial part of the prosecution’s argument against the appeal.
2. Wirskye told the court that Anthony’s former girlfriend, Valeria Perez, visited school officials on the morning of April 2, 2025. 3.
State prosecutor Bill Wirskye told the court investigators recovered a text in which Anthony allegedly fantasized about stabbing someone and “licking the blood off the blade. Wirkskye said during the hearing, “There is a text message where he fantasizes about stabbing someone and licking the blood off the blade, according to the Daily Mail . During the trial, it was mentioned that Anthony hand inside his backpack before warning Metcalf, “Touch me and find out,” moments before the fatal stabbing.
Stalking complaint from Anthony’s girlfriend. “Licking the blood off the blade. Prosecutors argued the message reflected a violent obsession that predated the fatal confrontation. Those allegations were also presented during the original murder trial.
The defense, meanwhile, presented new evidence about Metcalf’s past, saying both sides had previously agreed not to introduce such material during the original trial.
