‘Trump House’ owner dies after brutal attack outside Escondido home
Kerry Sheron, the owner of a pro-Trump home in Escondido, California, has died following a brutal attack. The assault, allegedly carried out by Navy veteran Thomas Caleb Butler, left Sheron hospitalized for nearly a week before succumbing to his injuries. Prosecutors are considering upgrading charges against Butler after Sheron's death.
- ▪Kerry Sheron, a 69-year-old Army veteran, was known for decorating his home with MAGA banners and American flags.
- ▪The attack occurred on May 20, and Sheron died on Sunday night after being hospitalized in critical condition.
- ▪Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder and elder abuse.
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Metro breaking ‘Trump House’ owner dies after brutal attack outside Escondido home By Zain Khan Published May 25, 2026, 2:59 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The owner of a heavily decorated pro-Trump home in Southern California has died days after he was beaten to a pulp allegedly by a Navy veteran. Kerry Sheron, a 69-year-old Army veteran known locally for covering his residence with MAGA banners and American flags, died Sunday night after nearly a week hospitalized in critical condition. The attack happened May 20 outside Sheron’s home in Escondido, police said. 3 Escondido “Trump house” owner Kerry Sheron has died of his injuries.
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