THE ROAD TO JUSTICE
Timeline updates
Incident
Date of incident at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Karmelo is arrested by officers Eduardo Cortez and Allyson Rico, and charged with murder.
Legal
Preliminary bond hearing is held. Karmelo’s bond was originally set to $1M, then reduced to $250K. Karmelo was released from Collin County Jail on bond.
Legal
Karmelo was indicted on first-degree murder charges.
Legal
Judge John Roach of Collin County District sets trial to begin on June 1, 2026.
Trial
Trial began with the jury selection process.
Trial
The jury selection process continued.
Trial
Opening statements began, followed by witness testimony.
Trial
Defense began presenting their case.
Trial
Defense continued presenting its case.
Trial
Closing arguments occurred. The jury deliberated for 3 hours and sentenced Karmelo to 35 years in prison.