California Prosecutors Upgrade Thomas Butler Case to Murder Charge in 69-Year-Old Kerry Sheron’s Death
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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 3
California Prosecutors Upgrade Thomas Butler Case to Murder Charge in 69-Year-Old Kerry Sheron’s Death
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 3
Summary
San Diego County prosecutors on Wednesday amended the case against Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, from attempted murder to murder after Kerry Sheron, 69, died four days after the May 20 beating outside his Escondido home.
Prosecutors allege Butler punched Sheron, causing him to collapse, then struck him several more times on the ground; a bystander who intervened was also injured before Butler fled on foot.
Butler is being held without bail and is due to be arraigned on the murder count Friday; if convicted, he faces 28 years to life in prison.
Sheron’s house was known locally as the 'Trump House' for its American flags and MAGA displays, and Escondido police said they are still investigating whether the attack had a political component.