An elderly San Diego man was brutally beaten outside his Escondido property, leaving him in critical condition and fighting for his life. His wife, Maria Sheron, said there is no hope for him and that he is not expected to survive. The alleged assailant, Thomas Caleb Butler, a 32-year-old Escondido resident, was arrested on attempted murder charges and could face life in prison if convicted. The victim, an Army veteran, is known for displaying Trump flags and pro-American regalia at his home. A March video showed his displays and an American flag in tatters after apparent vandalism. His wife believes the attack targeted him because of the displays. Butler fled on foot but was taken into custody nearby and was not arraigned as of Thursday morning.
"Kerry Sheron, 69, was in critical condition following the violent assault outside his Escondido property on Wednesday afternoon. His wife, Maria, revealed to The California Post through tears that her husband isn't expected to survive. The alleged assailant, 32-year-old Escondido resident Thomas Caleb Butler, was arrested on attempted murder charges and faces life in prison if convicted."
"Sheron, who describes himself as a Army veteran, is known for adorning his Buchanan Street home with Trump flags and other pro-American regalia. In a March video, he showed Trump and American flag displays outside his property in tatters after apparent vandalism. "Somebody decided that our stuff is not good. Incredible, look at this. They even ripped up the American flag, how f-ked up is that," he said."
"Maria told the Post she believes her husband was targeted over the displays. After the attack, Butler fled the scene on foot before officers nabbed nearby and took him into custody. He had not been arraigned on the charges as of Thursday morning and is ineligible for bail, according to jail records. He is scheduled to next appear in court on Friday."
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