911 Call Reveals Turmoil Following Austin Metcalf Stabbing

Austin Metcalf was tragically fatally stabbed during a high school track meet, and last week, Karmelo Anthony was found guilty in connection with the crime, receiving a 35-year prison sentence. New evidence recently made public offers insight into what jurors reviewed prior to their decision.

On April 2, 2025, just hours before the stabbing, Anthony’s girlfriend reported his troubling behavior to school officials, citing incidents of stalking. These details emerged from a 75-page court document that has been made available.

That morning, Valeria Torres Perez, Anthony’s girlfriend, expressed her worries to a staff member at Centennial High School, sharing how he had been driving past her residence and not allowing her to end their relationship.

At 12:59 a.m., text messages attributed to Anthony included a vague statement that he was “on the verge” of something terrible, a phrase he reiterated about 35 minutes later.

The court document details several past behaviors that prosecutors sought to introduce during the trial. These included threats, violent messages, and statements related to potential robberies. However, it’s important to note that the document does not establish a direct link between the messages and Metcalf or confirm whether any weapon mentioned was involved in the stabbing.

On May 8, 2026, prosecutors filed documentation outlining additional offenses they intended to bring up during the trial, including an account from December 23, 2023, where Anthony confessed to losing control when angry.

“When I get mad, I see red,” he said, adding details about blacking out and feeling out of control.

Evidence also suggested he had a troubling history, including claims he assaulted someone after a social media post insulted his cousin.

Other messages surfaced over time, illustrating a pattern of escalating threats, including statements about wanting to shoot someone and violent threats directed at Perez. For example, on March 8, 2025, he allegedly texted her threats about her life.

The threats reportedly continued throughout 2024, with Anthony making remarks about firearms and other violent intentions.

A notable video from January 4, 2025, depicted him pointing what appeared to be a firearm at a house before fleeing the scene.

By March 2025, the hostility in his communications with Perez intensified, culminating in alarming threats about murder and violence.

The court filing also touched upon Anthony’s background, mentioning discussions of drugs and aggressive behavior dating back to his school years in Baton Rouge.

As the case stands, Anthony was convicted for the murder of Metcalf and is currently appealing the decision. The evidence presented highlights a troubling pattern of behavior, yet it does not provide a clear mental health diagnosis or indicate that he was in a psychiatric crisis at the time of the stabbing.