Potential jurors in the Karmelo Anthony trial have expressed that they could not imagine sentencing him to life in prison or “putting a brother in jail,” despite the heinous murder he is charged with.

Prosecutors in Collin County, Texas, questioned prospective jurors Monday on whether they would allow Anthony’s age, race, or resemblance to their own children to influence their decision on whether he killed fellow teenager Austin Metcalf in cold blood.

Attorneys for the 18-year-old defendant plan to argue that Anthony feared for his life when he pulled a knife and stabbed Metcalf in the heart during a track meet in April 2025.

“He looks like a child,” several potential jurors said when asked if they could consider a life sentence for the teen, who faces a first-degree murder charge. Their comments were relayed by WFAA.

“I don’t think I can make a decision about somebody so young. One mistake, one argument, one conflict — you can’t say he’s a bad person,” one prospective juror told Assistant District Attorney Dewey Mitchell.

Mitchell reminded the panel that no one would face repercussions for honestly expressing their views on the high-profile case. Anthony’s family, who are Black, have claimed the prosecution is driven by “white supremacy.”

Mitchell also asked panelists how they felt about the statement: “I don’t feel comfortable finding an African American male guilty of murder.”

“I don’t know if I feel right putting a brother in jail,” one candidate replied, according to WFAA.

Jury selection continued Wednesday with lawyers questioning the final pool of 250 candidates. They aim to seat a jury by Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, a grassroots fund for Anthony’s legal defense has swelled to $600,000 and continues to grow with new donations.

Many supporters view Metcalf, who is white, as a bully who targeted Anthony when he attempted to shove the then-17-year-old from under a pop-up tent during a rain delay at the Frisco track meet.

The raised funds could help Anthony’s defense hire expert witnesses, veteran defense attorney Randy Zelin told The Post.

However, Anthony’s legal team will face a significant challenge in countering prosecutors’ argument that he provoked the unarmed Metcalf into the confrontation while already holding a knife, Zelin added.