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The family of the late “Trump House” owner has received almost $50,000 in donations from kind observers in about a week since the fundraiser was posted.
Kerry Sheron, 69, died from a traumatic head injury last Sunday from a vicious assault allegedly committed by 32-year-old Navy veteran Thomas Caleb Butler.
The GoFundMe says it will cover “funeral and memorial expenses, travel costs, and immediate family needs as we navigate this heartbreaking tragedy.”
“Kerry was a proud U.S. Army veteran known in the community for proudly displaying American flags and patriotic decorations outside his home. His loss has devastated our family beyond words,” it said.
“We are deeply grateful for every prayer, donation, message, and act of kindness shown to our family during this painful time. Thank you for continuing to keep our family in your thoughts and prayers,” the family added.
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Alejandra Nava, Sheron’s daughter, says she is managing the fundraiser for the family.
The vicious assault, which police believed not to be politically motivated, happened on May 20 outside Sheron’s Trump and American-flag decorated home.
Prosecutors allege Butler attacked Sheron in what officials described as an unprovoked assault.
The vicious assault, which police believed not to be politically motivated, happened on May 20 outside Sheron’s Trump and American-flag decorated home.
Butler, who the Post revealed is a Navy veteran, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, elder abuse, criminal threats, and battery. His family said he’s suffered from “severe PTSD,” and they aren’t sure why he allegedly committed the attack.
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.”
Security footage obtained by local media allegedly showed Sheron standing outside his Buchanan Street home before the suspect approached and attacked him. A nearby witness reportedly attempted to intervene before the suspect fled the area on foot.
Police located Butler nearby and took him into custody shortly after the incident, according to investigators.
In the days before Sheron’s death, his wife, Maria, gave an emotional update, telling reporters there was “no hope” for her husband as he remained hospitalized with devastating injuries.
She also said the family had been preparing for the worst after doctors warned that Sheron’s condition had rapidly deteriorated due to severe head trauma.