Convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony returned to court on Thursday as his legal team sought a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Texas high school athlete Austin Metcalf.
During the appeal hearing, prosecutors disclosed several text messages and allegations that they argued demonstrated Anthony’s violent mindset before the 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. Special program for children who struggle to control their aggression. The prosecutor also claimed Anthony had a history of initiating fights.
2. Wirskye told the court that Anthony’s former girlfriend, Valeria Perez, visited school officials on the morning of April 2, 2025. 3. 4.
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 .
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.
