TIGER KING: Terry Thompson

Terry Thompson was a Vietnam Veteran. He was drafted in
1967. While never formally diagnosed, his friends believe he
suffered from PTSD. Terry was a fan of all things fast and furious
and in the late 90s when he purchased his first exotic animal – he
was hooked. Eventually accumulating 56+ animals – ranging from
tigers, lions, bears, etc. You could say he was an exotic
animal hoarder. In 2010-2011, Terry spent some time in jail and
when he returned home to find that his wife of 30+ years had left
him, he felt that his life was over. Terry then made world news
when he released dozens of exotic animals into a small town in the
middle of Ohio, before taking his own life. Dig in with Margot as
she brings you this case that was discussed during Season 1,
Episode 1 of Netflix’s Tiger King. This is the story of Terry
Thompson and the Zanesville Exotic Animal Release. ----- Thanks to
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