carmelo anthony girlfriend Valeria PerezShe reportedly started a support page for a Texas teen convicted of stabbing, sparking online backlash Austin Metcalf.
anthonyThe now 19-year-old was found guilty of murder after stabbing 17-year-old Metcalf to death during an argument in which Metcalf was asked to leave a tent at school. Following sentencing, Anthony will serve his sentence in Wallace Park Prison.
The case has divided people, with many believing Anthony acted in self-defense, while Metcalf’s supporters are convinced Anthony carried out the attack. Many also raised the racial angle after the case in Frisco, given that Anthony is a black teen and Metcalf is white.
Even after Anthony was convicted, controversy had arisen over his possession of a GiveSendGo account. The GoFundMe was originally linked to Anthony, but the project was canceled because the company’s policy does not allow raising funds for anyone accused of a crime. Others falsely claimed that his parents bought a house with money raised by Anthony. In fact, they did use his GiveSendGo money to pay for moving expenses and living expenses, according to Fox News, but that’s also clearly outlined on the fundraising page.
In this case, many felt that Anthony’s support page went too far. As a result, Perez sparked the ire of those online.
Valeria Perez’s support page for Carmelo Anthony sparks controversy
Perez allegedly started a support page called “Standing with Carmelo Anthony.” She also spoke after his conviction.
She also reportedly said on TikTok: “Hold your head up my sweet child. You are not alone and we are always fighting for you. I love you more than words can say.”
Some were unhappy with Perez’s public show of support after Anthony was found guilty by a jury. “Celebrating a convicted killer? Unbelievable,” one wrote. another person explain “They just want money! …and there are a lot of fools donating money!”.
another person commented “Some people have zero sense of self; a fan page for a murderer?”.
Austin Metcalf’s last post surfaces
Just as Perez’s behavior sparked controversy, Austin Metcalfe’s last post on X surfaced. On May 31, 2025, he wrote “I believe God will care for me and my work will be rewarded.”
People who shared this post commented “Austin Metcalfe’s last tweet,” followed by signs of heartbreak. Many people left comments under the post to express their condolences.
“Angels’ wings surround him and we should thank him and not let his works disappear in the darkness!”, one of them commented. other explain “It’s too bad…he could have been a successful young man living a productive, role- and responsibility-driven life. Instead, a reckless, crazy coward ruined everything.”
