Trump House attacker gives ice cold stare in court as victim fights for his life
The man accused of viciously beating an elderly owner of the San Diego-area “Trump House” showed no emotions for his alleged crime during his first court appearance Friday, as the victim continues to fight for his life.Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, allegedly tried to kill 69-year-old Kerry Sheron on Wednesday outside of his Escondido home, leaving him in a condition that his wife believes he has “no hope” of recovering from.Butler had an icy cold stare in court, appearing emotionless as he pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder charge.Sheron was left in critical condition following the Wednesday afternoon attack, and his wife told The Post there’s “no hope” he’ll survive the brutal beating.He’s currently on life support at nearby Palomar Medical Center.A family friend told The Post that Thomas suffered “severe PTSD” from his time in the armed forces and that he supported President Donald Trump and was a Republican.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!Police said they responded to a violent attack on East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street in Escondido at about 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, where they found Sheron lying with severe injuries and a utility worker restraining the alleged attacker.The circumstances surrounding the assault are still unclear, but police believe Butler didn’t know Sheron.Neighbors had complained about Sheron’s display, full of American flags and Trump memorabilia, and a vandalism incident appeared to have occurred in March, according to his Facebook page.But it’s unclear if Butler allegedly attacked Sheron because of the display.
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