Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(GoFundMe)Army veteran Kerry Sheron, 69, died after being brutally beaten outside his home in Escondido, California, which was decorated with patriotic and President Donald Trump-themed items. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, was arrested the same day as the May 20 assault and initially charged with attempted murder, cruelty to an elder, and other offenses, to which he pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors described the attack as unprovoked, involving a single punch to Sheron's jaw followed by subsequent hits to his head. Sheron's wife reported that they had previously experienced harassment and threats due to their home's decorations, though no prior incidents turned violent. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed against Butler during his June 3 court hearing. In fullArmy veteran dies after brutal beating outside of his ‘Trump-themed’ home in California, police sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Veteran known for pro-Trump displays dies after vicious assault outside his home
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(GoFundMe)Army veteran Kerry Sheron, 69, died after being brutally beaten outside his home in Escondido, California, which was decorated with patriotic and President Donald Trump-themed items. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, was arrested the same day as the May 20 assault and initially charged with attempted murder, cruelty to an elder, and other offenses, to which he pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors described the attack as unprovoked, involving a single punch to Sheron's jaw followed by subsequent hits to his head. Sheron's wife reported that they had previously experienced harassment and threats due to their home's decorations, though no prior incidents turned violent. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case and will announce whether an additional murder charge will be filed against Butler during his June 3 court hearing. In fullArmy veteran dies after brutal beating outside of his ‘Trump-themed’ home in California, police sayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
