Joe Exotic, the central figure in the Netflix documentary series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," has faced significant legal challenges and personal turmoil. In January 2020, he was sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to hire two different men to kill animal welfare activist Carole Baskin. However, in January 2022, a federal judge resentenced him to 21 years in prison, reducing his punishment by one year despite his pleas for leniency as he began treatment for early-stage cancer.
Exotic has expressed regret over his participation in the "Tiger King" series, stating that it "absolutely" ruined his life. He claimed that the documentary promoted a "conspiracy" that he tried to kill Carole Baskin, and he felt that the show turned his tiger show into a sensationalized story.
In addition to his legal troubles, Exotics personal life has also been tumultuous. In March 2021, he and his husband Dillon Passage announced their intention to divorce, although they were not in a hurry to make their split legal.
Overall, Joe Exotics life has been marked by legal battles, personal challenges, and the impact of his involvement in the "Tiger King" documentary series.
