Karmelo Anthony was isolated in jail after he was taken into custody following his murder conviction on Tuesday.Anthony was convicted of murder Tuesday and sentenced to 35 years behind bars for stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.He was taken to the Collin County Jail and was in isolation at the infirmary within the jail, Fox News Digital confirmed.Karmelo Anthony poses for a new mugshot photo.(Collin County Jail)FOLLOW US ON XWATCH: Karmelo Anthony supporter sounds off on verdictHe had been free during the trial but was taken into custody after he was convicted.WATCH: Man outside of Karmelo Anthony trial weighs in on verdictA court sketch depicts the scene from Karmelo Anthony’s trial as he was convicted of murder in the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf in Collin County, Texas on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
(Pat Lopez)GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILAnthony's next stop is a Texas state prison.It was not immediately clear when he would be transferred.CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWSAnthony faced up to life in prison after being convicted of murder.
He will be eligible for parole after serving half of his 35-year sentence.A split of Karmelo Anthony (left) and Austin Metcalf.Anthony is accused of stabbing Metcalf to death during an April 2, 2025 track meet in Frisco, Texas.
(FOX4; Jeff Metcalf)Anthony has since filed a notice of appeal following his conviction, court records show.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThe hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.You understand that you can opt-out at any time.Subscribed You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redi...