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Man accused of beating French bulldog to death, burying dog in backyard
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk CBS Austin
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dog, which was 2 years old, was allegedly beaten to death.
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of his French bulldog. The dog, which was 2 years old, was allegedly beaten to death. The incident occurred in a Bexar County backyard, where the dog's body was buried.
The man, Erik Estrada, now faces a charge of animal cruelty, classified as a third-degree felony. Further details about the case are available from San Antonio authorities, who made the arrest. The investigation led to Estrada's arrest, but additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident is not provided in initial reports.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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