Thomas Kaleb Butler arrested for brutal attack on ‘Kyrie Sherron’ bosstrump card house in santiago escondido, california. The 69-year-old wife does not believe her husband will recover from the attack, which happened on Wednesday.
Butler brutally beat Kerry outside his door MagaInspired by “Trump House,” his wife, Maria, told the California Post that her husband was not expected to survive.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kerry Sherron and Thomas Caleb Butler.
Who is Kerry Sherron?
Schellen described himself as a veteran, The Washington Post reported. He is known for displaying Trump flags and other pro-American material at his Buchanan Street home.
Sherron’s house has been hit before. In a video posted in March, he shared that the Trump and American flags outside his property were in tatters, allegedly due to vandalism.
“There are people who think our stuff is bad. It’s unbelievable, look at this. They even tore down the American flag, which is really bad,” he said. Maria told the publication she believed her husband was targeted because of the displays.
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Butler reportedly fled on foot after the attack, and authorities managed to capture him nearby and take him into custody.
Who is Thomas Caleb Butler: 5 things you need to know
- Butler, 32, is an Escondido resident. He was arrested on murder charges and could face life in prison if convicted.
- Butler was a Navy veteran who suffered “severe post-traumatic stress disorder,” a friend told The California Post. Police do not believe he knew Sherron. They also believe the attack was not political and are speaking to witnesses.
- Friends of Butler told the publication that he “loved” the “Trump House” and lived just blocks away from it. The friend also reportedly said he supports President Donald Trump as a registered Republican.
- Butler’s friend was shocked by the attack, saying “this guy plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff,” The Washington Post reported. The family friend further said Butler was medicated and his mental illness made him debilitated. The friend pointed out that Butler served in the Navy for many years but was now unemployed and fighting his own demons, The Washington Post reported. The friend said he “sat in his room thinking everyone was going to get him.”
- Butler was reportedly restrained by a utility worker and booked into the Vista Detention Facility, where his arraignment is set for Friday. He is not eligible for bail.
The police have Tell The Post said they are still actively working on the case.
