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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 3M

KARMELO ANTHONY SOBS: GUILTY IN STAB-DEATH OF AUSTIN METCALF, 17 @ HS TRACK MEET

from Crime Stories with Nancy Grace · host iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Nancy Grace and her all-star panel break down the shocking conviction of high school athlete Carmelo Anthony for the shocking murder of 17-year-old standout student and football star Austin Metcalf. What was supposed to be an ordinary track meet in Frisco, Texas, escalated into a horrific tragedy when a simple dispute over a team tent during a rain delay ended with Metcalf being stabbed in the chest. The panel dissects the jury’s swift three-hour deliberation that resulted in a guilty verdict and a 35-year prison sentence, deeply analyzing the defense's failed "stand your ground" claims, the implicit intent behind bringing a weapon to a school event, and the critical DNA evidence. Beyond the courtroom, Nancy exposes the unimaginable trauma endured by Austin’s twin brother, who held him in his final moments, and addresses the disturbing online harassment and "swatting" attacks targeting the grieving Metcalf family as they navigate a senseless loss. Joining Nancy Grace Today: Randy Kessler – Defense attorney based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Lisa Herrick – Trial lawyer, partner at Varghese Summersett, and former juvenile prosecutor. Dr. John Delatorre – Licensed Psychologist and Mediator (specializing in forensic psychology); Psychological Consultant to Project Absentis: a nonprofit organization that searches for missing persons; Twitter, IG, and TikTok - @drjohndelatorre Barry Hutchinson – Former 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and Detective, Owner & Chief Investigator for Barry & Associates Investigative Services located in Kansas & Missouri Douglas Griffin - Senior Police Officer and President of the Houston Police Officer’s Union, Served 29 years Specializing in the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit  Dr. Kendall Crowns – (Fort Worth, TX) Chief Medical Examiner for Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Host of Podcast: Mayhem in the Morgue, and lecturer at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University. Katy Barber – Senior Digital Content Producer at My San Antonio  Dave Mack – Crime Stories Investigative Reporter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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