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Trump Supporter Charged with Murdering Kansas Priest

4/8/2025

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Gary Hermesch, 66, has been charged with first-degree murder after the shocking shooting of Father Arul Carasala, 57, in Seneca, Kansas, on April 3, 2025. Known for his outspoken letters to the local newspaper, Hermesch's writings revealed his support for Donald Trump and disdain for Joe Biden, yet they offered no insight into his motive for the attack.

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Gary Hermesch, 66, has been charged with first-degree murder after the shocking shooting of Father Arul Carasala, 57, in Seneca, Kansas, on April 3, 2025. Known for his outspoken letters to the local newspaper, Hermesch's writings revealed his support for Donald Trump and disdain for Joe Biden, yet they offered no insight into his motive for the attack.