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Social media users are reacting to an apparent post from Karmelo Anthony‘s alleged girlfriend following his conviction and sentencing for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf.
According to The U.S. Sun, Karmelo Anthony’s alleged girlfriend, Valeria Perez, took to TikTok following his conviction and sentencing on Tuesday, June 9. In the caption of a video reposted to an apparent backup account, Perez wrote, “Hold your head high, my sweet boy. You’re not alone we’re fighting for you, always. I love you more than words [red heart emoji]…”
See the TikTok, which featured various photos of the pair, by clicking here.
TikTok users entered the comment section of the post from Karmelo Anthony’s alleged girlfriend.
TikTok user Diona Lane wrote, “Justice for Karmelo”
While TikTok user Kennedi Mccorkle added, “girl be so real…”
TikTok user Bash wrote, “Praying for you both princess”
While TikTok user ragexrae added, “Girl don’t make me cry… he had a family!”
TikTok user YKbosswhit wrote, “Stay strong sweetheart…”
While TikTok user Kamm.3_ added, “Your dude has the temperament of a child. Threw half of his life over a damn tent and ego…”
TikTok user Jaysten wrote, “Justice for Karmelo”
While TikTok user thejuicendsqueeze added, “FREE MELO… continue loving him out loud ! We are all routing for him !”
As The Shade Room previously reported, Karmelo Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday, June 9. Furthermore, the decision was handed down by an all-white jury following the fatal stabbing of fellow high school student Austin Metcalf on April 2, 2025. The stabbing reportedly occurred after an apparent conflict during a track meet.
Subsequently, his lawyers reportedly filed their notice of appeal. This, as his alleged uncle and parents spoke on his sentencing, and as a new mugshot of the 19-year-old surfaced.
