Karmelo Anthony’s family has launched a new crowdfunding effort after the original GiveSendGo page tied to the convicted murderer was taken down following his 35-year prison sentence for the killing of Austin Metcalf.

The initial fundraising campaign had reportedly raised around $625,000 for legal fees and family support in connection with Anthony’s defense during the murder trial stemming from the April 2025 fatal stabbing at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas.

Despite continued donations coming in even after the guilty verdict, the page was ultimately removed by GiveSendGo after Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder. The platform has stated that it does not allow fundraising that supports individuals convicted of violent crimes unless there is a clear qualifying purpose such as an appeal or specific humanitarian need.

Following the takedown, a new crowdfunding page was reportedly created, this time directed toward supporting Anthony’s mother. The move was organized with the involvement of activist Dominique Alexander, founder of the Next Generation Action Network, who helped establish the new campaign.

The original GiveSendGo fundraiser had previously drawn significant controversy, particularly after online speculation suggested that some of the funds could be used for personal expenses. Those claims were never substantiated, and organizers denied that the money was used for a home purchase or unrelated spending.

GiveSendGo had earlier confirmed that the campaign was created primarily to support Anthony’s legal defense, family security, and relocation needs during the pre-trial period. After the trial concluded and Anthony was convicted, the platform closed the original page in line with its policies regarding violent criminal convictions.

Anthony was sentenced Tuesday to 35 years in prison after a Collin County jury found him guilty of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an altercation at Kuykendall Stadium in April 2025. Jurors rejected the self-defense argument presented by his legal team.

While Anthony begins serving his sentence in the Texas prison system, attention has now shifted to the continued public debate surrounding the fundraising efforts and the creation of a new campaign for his family.

As of now, there has been no public comment from the Metcalf family regarding the renewed crowdfunding activity or any potential civil lawsuit related to the case.