Newly released surveillance footage has sparked a heated debate over Karmelo Anthony's self-defense claim in the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf. Despite the video's release, it remains unclear whether it will impact Anthony's fate, as the jury previously rejected his self-defense claim and convicted him of murder.
Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the stabbing, which occurred during a rain delay at a high school track meet. The video, which captures the moment Anthony fled the scene, has been shared on social media, with some supporters claiming it proves his innocence.
However, the video does not clearly show the stabbing or what happened between Metcalf and Anthony, and the jury viewed the footage at trial before convicting Anthony. Anthony has since been transferred to a Texas prison to begin his sentence.
It is worth noting that Anthony admitted to the stabbing in a body cam video captured during his arrest, stating 'I did it.' The case has sparked a heated debate over self-defense and racial tensions, with some supporters claiming Anthony acted in self-defense.
