A man sexually abused a peacock, which was later found dead in his garage, according to authorities in Illinois.
Roselle police report that they discovered the dead bird, named Phyl, and learned about its abuse while investigating an alleged case of indecent solicitation of a child, NBC Chicago reports.
David Beckman, 63, of the Chicago suburb, Roselle, faces three charges of harassment by telephone, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of drug possession, attempted indecent solicitation of a child, cruelty to animals, and two counts of battery NBC Chicago reports.