Kayla Hayes

Kayla Hayes is the mother of Karmelo Anthony, a 17-year-old accused of fatally stabbing fellow teen Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. In the wake of her son's arrest, Hayes has publicly addressed the intense scrutiny and backlash faced by her family, asserting that they have been unjustly harassed and threatened. She spoke at a press conference organized by the Next Generation Action Network, defending her son's character and emphasizing that the funds raised for the family have not been misused. Hayes's remarks highlighted the emotional toll the incident has taken on her family, including concerns for their safety and mental health amid public outrage surrounding the case.