Florida Man Arrested for Killing and Eating Pet Peacocks in Disturbing Revenge Plot

Sep 30, 2025 05:16 pm CST

A 61-year-old Florida man, Craig Vogt, was arrested after allegedly killing, cooking, and eating his pet peacocks as revenge against a neighbor who fed them. He left a threatening letter detailing his actions and faces felony animal cruelty charges. With over 40 prior cases in Pasco County, Vogt also threatened to kill his remaining peacocks upon release to prevent others from taking custody of them.