Karmelo Anthony asks donors to fork over more for defense after killer's family spent $500k on new homedailymail
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Karmelo Anthony asks donors to fork over more for defense after killer's family spent $500k on new home

Anthony was convicted of murdering Austin Metcalf earlier this year, but his family and legal team are asking for more donations so they can appeal.

By dailymailSeptember 7, 20261 min read
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alternet · September 3, 2026
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