Navy vet charged with murder after attack on California man known for pro-Trump displays
A Navy veteran has been charged with murder following the death of a 69-year-old man known for his pro-Trump displays. Kerry Sheron was assaulted outside his home in Escondido and died four days later from his injuries. The accused, Thomas Caleb Butler, had previously faced charges of attempted murder and elder abuse before the victim's death.
- ▪Kerry Sheron was assaulted outside his home on May 20 and died four days later.
- ▪Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, has been charged with murder after initially facing attempted murder charges.
- ▪The assault was described as unprovoked, with Butler allegedly striking Sheron multiple times after he fell.
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U.S. newsNavy vet charged with murder after attack on California man known for pro-Trump displaysKerry Sheron, 69, died four days after authorities said he was assaulted outside his Escondido home last month.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Kerry Sheron, right, a Southern California man known for his patriotic and pro-Trump home decorations died after he was assaulted outside his house, authorities said.via NBC San DiegoShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 3, 2026, 3:31 PM EDTBy Tim StellohA U.S.
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