A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a French bulldog. Erik Estrada, 47, is accused of beating the 2-year-old dog to death and burying it in a backyard in Bexar County.

Estrada faces a charge of animal cruelty, a third-degree felony. San Antonio deputies made the arrest after investigators gathered evidence.

Further details about the case are available through WOAI News 4. The incident is a disturbing example of animal abuse, and Estrada will face the legal consequences of his alleged actions.