Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet. As the verdict sinks in, many are turning their attention to the family behind the now-convicted teenager.Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder. (GoFundMe)Who are Karmelo Anthony's parents?Karmelo's mother is Kayla Hayes and his father is Drew Anthony, according to Distractify. Drew was previously a General Sales Manager at Pegasus Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, though his current employment is not listed publicly. Kayla is a stay-at-home mom who tends to keep a lower profile.Also Read: Who is Mike Howard? Lead defense attorney for Karmelo Anthony as jury reaches verdictBy all appearances, the Anthonys were a typical family. Karmelo has several siblings and the family's social media showed a comfortable life like vacations, a lavish home and expensive cars, per Distractify. Three years before the incident, they had relocated to North Texas. “Three years ago, my family moved to North Texas, searching for a better life,” Kayla said in a press interview after Karmelo's arrest, describing a loving household with every opportunity to succeed.(This is developing copy)
Who are Karmelo Anthony's parents? What we know about his family after Austin Metcalf murder verdict
Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was found guilty of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet.












