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Escondido man dies after attack outside Trump-themed home

25 May 2026 12:40

An Army veteran died after an unprovoked attack outside his Trump-themed home in Escondido. - Kerry Sheron, 69, was attacked on May 20 and died on May 24.

- Suspect Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges. - The attack began with a punch to the jaw, followed by hits to the head.

- The couple had faced prior harassment over political displays. The case continues as prosecutors consider upgraded charges following the victim's death.

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