Unfortunately, we have some sad news to report on this Memorial Day: the owner of the famed “Trump House” in Escondido, California, who was badly beaten earlier on May 20 by a neighbor, succumbed to his injuries Sunday night after spending nearly a week in the hospital.
His name was Kerry Sheron, and he was a 69-year-old Army vet who leaves behind his heartbroken wife, Maria, and his Trump-decorated house, which was covered with posters and American flags.
Members of the community had gathered in support of Sheron before Monday’s news:
🚨 Escondido CA Community Rallies
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Patriots Gathered in Support for Kerry Sheron who was Assaulted because He Displayed His American Pride Outside of His Home
Praying for Him and His Family 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QZjvoq1mbB
Authorities have yet to announce a motive for the attack, which they are calling “unprovoked”:
Prosecutors allege 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler attacked Sheron in what officials described as an unprovoked assault.
Butler, who has been described in local reports as a Navy veteran, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, elder abuse, criminal threats and battery.
Deputy District Attorney Ross Garcia previously told the court that Sheron suffered catastrophic injuries during the incident.
“It was a single punch to the jaw,” Garcia said. “The victim then falls to the floor, and there are subsequent hits to the victim’s head area.”
'BLACK HEART:' The owner of southern California's iconic 'Trump House' fights for his life after a brutal attack outside his flag-covered property. His wife says she doesn't expect him to survive.
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Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, a Navy veteran, now faces attempted murder charges. He… pic.twitter.com/shosg9CIM1
'BLACK HEART:' The owner of southern California's iconic 'Trump House' fights for his life after a brutal attack outside his flag-covered property. His wife says she doesn't expect him to survive.
Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, a Navy veteran, now faces attempted murder charges. He fled the scene but police tracked him down shortly after.
The victim, 69-year-old Kerry Sheron, had decorated his Escondido home with American flags and pro-Trump displays for years — drawing complaints, vandalism, and now near-fatal violence.
It’s unclear whether the two had encountered each other before. Butler remains behind bars without bail, and prosecutors have indicated the charges could be upgraded following Sheron’s passing.
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Although there have been some inspiring stories on this Memorial Day, Sheron’s death is not one of them. He deserved better.
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