The case against Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf, 17, to death in April 2025, is heading to trial on Monday, June 1. The high-profile case against Karmelo Anthony, the teen accused of stabbing fellow student Austin Metcalf, 17, to death during a Frisco ISD track meet in April 2025, is heading to trial on Monday, June 1. Anthony is facing a first-degree murder charge.Who was Austin Metcalf? 5 things to know about slain Texas student ahead of Karmelo Anthony's trial (x/AMetcal)Read More | Austin Metcalf murder: Full list of strict rules imposed by judge at Karmelo Anthony's upcoming trialIf convicted, Anthony could face a possible sentence of 5-99 years or life in prison. 17-year-olds are considered adults in the Texas criminal justice system.Anthony stabbed Metcalf during an alleged verbal dispute, and later claimed it was self-defense. He reportedly had no prior criminal history. Many people defended Anthony after the incident, and a GiveSendGo was launched for him. Who was Austin Metcalf? Five things to knowAhead of the trial, here are five things to know about the case and Austin Metcalf:Metcalf, born July 31, 2007, was a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, where he had a 3.97 GPA.Metcalf was MVP linebacker of the football team and participated in track and field.Metcalf was allegedly stabbed to death by Anthony during a rain delay at a high school track meet. Before the stabbing, which took place at Memorial High School in Frisco, Metcalf had reportedly asked Anthony, who is black, to leave the event since he did not attend that school. Matcalf was white.The confrontation happened after Metcalf told Anthony to leave while he was sitting under Memorial High School’s team tent. According to NBC DFW, witnesses told investigators that Anthony allegedly warned, “touch me and see what happens,” while reaching inside his bag. Anthony allegedly pulled out a black knife from the backpack and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest.Metcalf died in his twin brother Hunter Metcalf’s arms. Hunter accepted both of their diplomas during an emotional moment at their high school graduation that was held recently.Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read MoreSee Less