Did push-ups and disrespect lead to murder?
Summary
Tushar Atre, a tech executive and cannabis businessman in Santa Cruz, California, was kidnapped and murdered in October 2019. Four men, including two who worked briefly for Atre and had conflicts with him, were later arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison for the crime.Key Facts
- Tushar Atre was kidnapped from his home early on October 1, 2019, and found dead hours later on one of his cannabis farms.
- Atre died from stab wounds and a gunshot to the back of the head.
- Investigators initially had no leads but focused on Atre’s cannabis business after interviewing employees.
- Two men, Stephen Lindsay and Kaleb Charters, were repeatedly mentioned and had worked for Atre for less than two weeks before the murder.
- Lindsay and Charters had conflicts with Atre, including losing his car keys and partial paycheck payment.
- Atre reportedly made them do push-ups as punishment, which led to humiliation and resentment.
- Along with Kurtis Charters (Kaleb’s brother) and Joshua Camps, the men were arrested and charged with the murder.
- All four were found guilty in separate trials and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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