Joe Exotic Plans New Tiger King Documentary to Uncover the Truth
Joe Exotic, the controversial figure who rose to fame with the Netflix series “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” is planning a new documentary titled “Return of the Tiger King.” This film aims to reveal the truth behind his story, as he claims that significant portions were omitted from the original documentary.
Joe Exotic’s New Documentary Plans
Joe Exotic, born Joseph Maldonado, has announced that he is working on a self-produced documentary series. He asserts that it will showcase previously unseen footage from his zoo, totaling six terabytes of material. This content is expected to challenge the narrative presented in the original Netflix series.
Background and Incarceration
- Joe Exotic is currently 62 years old.
- He received a 22-year federal prison sentence in January 2020.
- The sentence was reduced to 21 years in January 2022.
- He is serving his sentence at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Fort Worth, Texas.
- Exotic’s convictions include animal cruelty and orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against his rival, Carole Baskin.
Exotic’s first comments regarding his upcoming documentary were made during communications with a reporter from prison. He emphasized that his version of events is untold. “When I get out of here,” he said, “I am going to make ‘Return of the Tiger King.’ We’re going to show the world the truth about everything because I have it on videotape.”
Controversial Claims and Rivalry with Carole Baskin
Throughout the original series, Exotic’s rivalry with Baskin was a focal point. He claims that much of his animosity towards her was exaggerated for television purposes. “I don’t hate Carole,” he stated. “I dislike her.” Despite his claims of a manufactured rivalry, Exotic still holds strong suspicions about Baskin regarding the disappearance of her former husband, Don Lewis.
- Don Lewis vanished in 1997.
- He was officially declared dead in 2002.
- Exotic continues to push the narrative that Baskin was involved in Lewis’ disappearance.
Exotic has also expressed regret over his association with Jeff Lowe, who took over control of his zoo. He referred to Lowe as a “scamming piece of s–t” and believes that if he had not trusted him, he might have avoided his current legal troubles.
Looking Ahead
The release date for “Return of the Tiger King” remains uncertain, as it depends on Exotic’s release from prison. He has previously reached out to former President Donald Trump for assistance in his case. Until then, his fans and followers await what he promises to be a shocking reveal of the untold story behind “Tiger King.”
