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Final man convicted in gruesome murder of California tech CEO
Tushar Atre was killed in a botched robbery in 2019, and the last suspect has now been found guilty.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:23pm
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The final man charged in the 2019 killing of California tech CEO Tushar Atre has been convicted of murder, nearly six years after a botched robbery ended the executive's life. Joshua Camps, 29, was found guilty of kidnapping, burglary and first-degree murder for his role in Atre's death. Camps and three other men - Stephen Lindsay and brothers Kurtis and Kaleb Charters - were arrested in 2020 and charged with Atre's murder.
Why it matters
The conviction of the final suspect brings a sense of closure to Atre's loved ones, though the brutal nature of the crime has shaken the local community. The case also highlights the risks that high-profile executives can face, as well as the potential consequences of workplace frustrations boiling over into violence.
The details
Camps, who was 23 at the time of the murder, confessed that he and the other men woke Atre up, tied his hands, and stuffed a sock in his mouth during the robbery. When Atre tried to escape and yell for help, Camps said he stabbed Atre in the neck. The men then shoved Atre into his girlfriend's BMW and drove him to his cannabis farm, where he was shot three times with an AR-15 rifle. Camps said he shot Atre to 'end his suffering'.
- On October 1, 2019, Atre was murdered.
- In May 2020, Camps and his co-conspirators were arrested.
- In 2022, the Charters brothers and Lindsay were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
- On March 13, 2026, Camps was convicted of murder, kidnapping and burglary.
- Camps is scheduled to be sentenced on March 19, 2026.
The players
Tushar Atre
The 50-year-old founder and CEO of AtreNet, a corporate marketing firm, who was murdered during a botched robbery.
Joshua Camps
The 29-year-old man who was the last suspect convicted for his role in Atre's murder.
Stephen Lindsay
One of Camps' co-conspirators who was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison for Atre's murder.
Kurtis Charters
One of the Charters brothers who was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison for Atre's murder.
Kaleb Charters
One of the Charters brothers who was previously convicted and sentenced to life in prison for Atre's murder.
What they’re saying
“We are proud of the work that has been done in this case and hope this verdict brings a sense of closure to Mr. Atre's loved ones.”
— Ashley Keehn, Public information officer, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
“He kept saying, 'Who are you guys?' He didn't know what was going on. He tried to run.”
— Joshua Camps
“He wasn't going to last much longer. I knew he was going to die.”
— Joshua Camps
What’s next
Camps is due to be sentenced on March 19, 2026.
The takeaway
This case serves as a tragic reminder of the risks that high-profile executives can face, and the need for greater workplace protections and support to prevent workplace frustrations from escalating to violence. The conviction of the final suspect provides some closure, but the brutal nature of Atre's murder will continue to impact the local community.
