After Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35-years in prison, his girlfriend, Valeria Perez, stepped into the spotlight. He was sentenced in a murder case involving a fellow Texas Teenager, Austin Metcalf. Soon after the jury’s decision, Valeria broke her silence and shared an emotional social media message, which has drawn a range of reactions online. Meanwhile, Karmelo was transferred to Wallace Pack Unit in Texas on June 10, 2026.
Who is Valeria Perez?
Valeria Perez was mostly unknown to the public before Karmelo’s trial and sentencing. No confirmed information is available about her personal life, family, education, or profession. But after being an anonymous figure, she has gained nationwide attention for sharing an emotional post for Karmelo. Valeria took to her TikTok handle a while ago and shared a tribute with multiple photos of herself and Karmelo. In her caption, she addressed him as her “sweet boy.” In fact, she also vowed to continue supporting him despite his prison sentence. In her words:
“Hold your head high, my sweet boy. You’re not alone, we’re fighting for you, always. I love you more than words.”
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