A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for Cool and Eclectic in Virginia Beach. Then on July 17, 2005, it was beheaded.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A life-sized statue of an American icon was serving as the mascot for a Virginia gift shop until July 17, 2005 — until it was beheaded. Larry Estes, owner of Cool and Eclectic, ...