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Joe Exotic, the flamboyant and controversial figure known as the Tiger King, captivated the world's attention with his larger-than-life personality, eccentric lifestyle, and entanglement in a web of legal troubles. Born Joseph Maldonado-Passage on March 5, 1963, Exotic rose to fame as the owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

Exotic's life story reads like a script from a reality TV show, filled with drama, intrigue, and unexpected twists. With his signature bleach-blond mullet, flashy attire, and penchant for self-promotion, he became a cult figure in the world of exotic animal enthusiasts and gained notoriety through the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness."

At the heart of the series is Exotic's bitter rivalry with Carole Baskin, the CEO of Big Cat Rescue, an animal sanctuary in Florida. Their feud, fueled by allegations of animal cruelty, exploitation, and a battle over the ethics of breeding big cats in captivity, escalated into a legal saga that would ultimately culminate in Exotic's downfall.

One of the most compelling aspects of Exotic's story is his unconventional lifestyle and relationships. He was openly gay at a time when acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals in rural America was limited, and his multiple marriages to younger men added another layer of intrigue to his persona. Exotic's unconventional personal life, combined with his unapologetic defiance of societal norms, endeared him to some while alienating others.

However, behind the facade of charisma and showmanship, Exotic's life was fraught with turmoil and legal troubles. In 2019, he was convicted on 17 federal charges of animal abuse and two counts of murder for hire, stemming from a plot to kill Carole Baskin. He was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, effectively ending his reign as the Tiger King.

Despite his incarceration,

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