A Texas parole supervisor has been fired after making controversial comments on social media about the high-profile Karmelo Anthony murder case.
According to reports, Donna Murray Robinson, who worked as a parole supervisor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), posted comments on Facebook that were widely seen as inflammatory and biased. In her posts, she expressed support for Karmelo Anthony and made disturbing remarks about the victim, Austin Metcalf.
One of her comments reportedly included lines such as “Let them start burying some of theirs for a change” and “FK’em, I said what I said.” The posts quickly went viral and drew heavy backlash online.
Why She Was Fired
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed that Robinson was terminated following an internal review of her public statements. Officials stated that her comments were “incompatible” with the responsibilities of her position.
A TDCJ spokesperson noted that working in a parole supervisor role “carries significant public trust and requires decisions free from personal bias.” Because of this, the department took action after her comments became public.
The Karmelo Anthony Case
Karmelo Anthony was recently sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a Frisco track meet in 2025. The case has been highly divisive and widely discussed across the country.
Robinson’s comments supporting Anthony and appearing to celebrate aspects of the case sparked outrage, especially given her role in the criminal justice system.
Public Reaction
The story has generated strong reactions online. Many people supported the decision to fire her, arguing that someone in her position should remain neutral. Others debated whether her personal opinions should have cost her the job, especially since the comments were made on her private social media account.
This case has once again raised questions about how much public employees can express their personal views on social media without facing professional consequences.