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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 29 MIN

He Admitted He Did It — So Why Are Millions Defending Carmelo Anthony?

from Criminal Motives · host Matthew Phifer

He Admitted He Did It — So Why Are Millions Defending Carmelo Anthony?The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is officially underway and this one hits close to home. A confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas ended with 17-year-old Austin Metcalf stabbed in the chest and dying in his twin brother's arms. Now, Karmelo Anthony faces a first-degree murder charge that could land him in prison for up to 99 years.In this first episode of our multi-part series covering the trial, we break down everything we know so far: the confrontation under the tent, Anthony's alleged statements to police, the surveillance video the school district won't release, the controversial bond reduction, and the racial tensions that have exploded around this case.I also give my thoughts and reactions as a therapist including why self-defense claims are more complicated than social media makes them seem, and why being a victim doesn't automatically mean you're innocent in the eyes of the law.📰 Subscribe to the Criminal Motives Substack for more:https://substack.com/@criminalmotives

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