Even after 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony was convicted of stabbing murder, his GiveSendGo remains active and money keeps pouring in Austin Metcalf. This angered many people and sparked a backlash online. Some believe it’s unfair that convicted murderers are still raising money through the platform.
It’s worth noting that the GoFundMe was taken down earlier Fundraisers related to Anthonybecause he has been charged with a crime and it violates the platform’s policies to allow fundraising for such individuals. However, regarding give sendthe last three donations were $40, $10, and $100, and were made today.
The fund is sponsored by the Anthony family. “While legal defense is a critical part of this journey, we want to be clear that this fund is not just for legal fees. Funds raised will also support a range of urgent and necessary needs that have arisen as a result of this situation, including but not limited to the safe relocation of Anthony’s family due to escalating threats to their safety and well-being, as well as basic living expenses, transportation, counseling and other safety measures,” the fundraising page states.
There are some unsubstantiated claims in 2025 that the Anthony family is withdrawing funds from it buy a housebut there is no truth behind this.
However, the continued influx of funds has prompted reactions from many and calls for an immediate halt to the fundraising efforts.
Carmelo Anthony’s GiveSendGo donation sparks outrage
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other additional “There is no excuse for allowing funding for a convicted murderer,” tagging platform founder Jacob Wells.
While Anthony’s GiveSendGo originally intended to raise $1,396,725, it has raised $626,625.01 as of this writing. However, many people don’t want fundraisers to raise more money.
“Here’s the Carmelo Anthony fundraiser on @GiveSendGo. Now, after the conviction, people are still donating. The killer’s family is being rewarded,” another famous.
Some people also expressed dissatisfaction with GiveSendGo. wrote “So @GiveSendGo is allowing their platform to raise money for murderer Carmelo Anthony. I think they are a reputable Christian organization.”
