Franklin C. Zeigler, of the Villas section of Lower Township, faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly decapitating a seagull in 2024. The photo is from a May 2025 court hearing involving separate charges of aggravated assault against Zeigler.

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July 16, 2025

Cape May County man pleads not guilty in seagull beheading case

A status conference is scheduled July 30 in Superior Court on the charges against Franklin C. Zeigler.