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Franklin Ziegler

Cape May, NJ

Conviction
Third-degree animal cruelty for killing and decapitating a seagull.
Conviction or sentencing date
Guilty plea before 2026-02-12; sentenced 2026-03-12
Sentence
263 days credit for time served; five years probation/recovery court; fines and fees reported.
Case number
Not stated
Last source verification
2026-09-30
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