Karmelo Anthony's new neighbors say community is gated to keep people like him out
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The response from Karmelo Anthony’s neighbors in the Richwoods gated community in Frisco, Texas, where his family is renting a $900,000 home, has been largely negative, with no indication of excitement about his presence. Residents have expressed frustration, fear, and outrage over Anthony’s return to the neighborhood after his release on a reduced $250,000 bond on April 14, 2025, following his arrest for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf on April 2, 2025. The sentiment stems from safety concerns and the perception that the Anthony family misrepresented their financial situation to secure the bond reduction.
Neighbors have voiced specific concerns about Anthony’s presence, with one stating to the Daily Mail, “Why would you stab someone? And now he’s a few doors down. It’s very scary. Like could he rob houses? I don’t know.” Another neighbor suggested, “The best thing they can do is move. I think that would be best for everyone,” indicating a desire for the family to leave the community. A third resident remarked, “They’re not poor people. That’s for sure,” questioning the family’s claim of financial hardship given the $3,500 monthly rent for the home, as estimated by Zillow. The gated nature of Richwoods, intended to ensure safety, has heightened residents’ unease, with one noting, “The whole reason we live here is because it’s gated. This is supposed to be a safe community.”