Carmelo Anthony He was convicted in a high-profile murder case involving a Texas teenager Austin Metcalf on June 9, 2026. The case gained national attention after Metcalf was fatally stabbed during a confrontation on a high school track in Frisco, Texas, in April 2025. After several days of testimony and hours of jury deliberations, Anthony was found guilty of first-degree murder and will await sentencing.
Now that the guilty verdict has been handed down, here’s what we know so far about Anthony’s prison term and fate.
How old is Carmelo Anthony?
Carmelo Anthony’s age is 19 years old as of June 2026. He was 17 years old at the time of the fatal stabbing that led to Metcalfe’s death. Although Anthony was a minor when the incident occurred, Texas law allowed prosecutors to pursue the case in adult court because he was 17 at the time of the crime.
The case attracted significant public attention due to the teens’ ages and the circumstances surrounding the fatal altercation. Metcalfe was 17 years old when he died.
Judgment in the Carmelo Anthony case
On June 9, 2026, a Collin County jury found Anthony guilty of first-degree murder in Metcalf’s death. Prosecutors said Anthony escalated the argument during a school assembly and stabbed Metcalf during the dispute. Anthony’s defense team claimed throughout the trial that he acted in self-defense.
Jurors rejected the self-defense argument and returned a unanimous guilty verdict after about three hours of deliberations, according to multiple media outlets. The conviction marked the end of a trial that featured testimony from students, coaches, law enforcement officers and family members associated with Anthony.
How long will Carmelo Anthony spend time in prison?
Anthony’s exact prison sentence has not yet been determined. Under Texas law, the sentencing range for a murder conviction is five to 99 years in prison. Because Anthony was under 18 at the time of the crime, he is not eligible for the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
The sentencing phase will determine how many years Anthony must spend behind bars. The judge or jury will consider factors such as the circumstances of the crime, Anthony’s age at the time of the crime, and any evidence from the defense.
