After Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet, attention has turned to the massive online fundraiser created for Anthony’s family. The campaign reportedly raised nearly $634,000 before being taken down, with funds used not only for legal costs but also relocation, living expenses, transportation, counseling, and security. For many Americans, the case is another disturbing example of misplaced sympathy—where the convicted killer’s family receives public support while the victim’s family is left to grieve.
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