California man sentenced to 15 years to life for murdering teenage brother with cerebral palsy

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200

A California man, Zuberi Sharp, 26, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his 15-year-old half-brother, Zayde, who had cerebral palsy and used a wheelchair. The attack occurred on December 5, 2024, inside a shed in the family’s backyard in Newbury Park. The victim's mother called 911 after the assault. Zuberi Sharp struck Zayde in the head with a pickaxe, causing fatal injuries. Zayde was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Zuberi fled the scene but was later apprehended at a nearby high school acting erratically on the football field. The prosecution highlighted aggravating factors including the vulnerability of the victim and the use of a weapon. No clear motive has been publicly released, but family members suggested Sharp may have been experiencing a manic episode. Zuberi Sharp is the son of Calvin Sharp, who previously killed a six-year-old boy in 2007 and is serving a life sentence. Th