Netflix's Tiger King has taken the world by storm. From memes to conspiracies, the internet truly can't get enough of the docu-series.
But did the Netflix show actually show the whole story? Well, according to an insider, there were quite a few things that were left out.
Keep scrolling for twenty-three insane facts that failed to make it to our screens...
Netflix's docuseries, Tiger King gives us a majestic insight into the captivity of big cats here in America.
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The 7-part series retells the story of a war between a very flamboyant tiger owner named Joe Exotic and his enemy, a Florida-based animal activist named Carole Baskin.But it isn't just about the tigers and lions...
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It is mostly about the scandalous lives of these people in America's big cat community... and we cannot get enough.There was a lot of drama over the years...
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And Joe Exotic seemed to really have it in for Carole Baskin, with footage showing him repeatedly wishing death upon her and describing how he would like to kill her. Yikes.The show takes things to a whole new level...
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And it has already been branded as "bonkers" by viewers but that certainly doesn't mean it isn't binge-worthy.Who knew there was such a large cult of exotic animal hoarders in the US?
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And who knew there was so much rivalry and hate?But people seem to be forgetting that this is based on real-life...
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And when Joe's life gradually began to spiral out of control, he landed himself into some deep trouble.Joe is an openly gay man...
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And after he married both John Finlay and Travis Maldonado in a 3-way ceremony, both of his husbands gradually deteriorated with drug use and mental health problems. Travis tragically took his own life after he made claims that he wasn't at all gay, and Joe had simply hoodwinked him by fueling his addictions.And after this marriage tragically fell apart...
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Joe himself fell into a downward spiral and his obsession with Carole and her husband grew even bigger.And last year, things took a turn for the worst.
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Joe was sentenced to twenty-two years in prison for attempting to have Carole murdered.He hired a hitman to take Carole out whilst she was biking down a deserted bike path...
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But the FBI became involved and they thankfully managed to put a stop to this dangerous plan.Many viewers believe that Joe belongs in prison after his alarming behavior...
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And of course, the internet is now a Tiger King minefield.There's no doubt the doc-series is a wild ride.
But it seems there were some major facts that were left out of the show, according to an insider...Meet Robert Moor.
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Robert is a reporter who spent years working on interviews - even staying at Joe's zoo at one point.Robert took to Twitter to share some insane facts that were left offscreen.
And we've listed them all for your scrolling pleasure...
4. Eric Goode
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Robert linked to an article in the New Yorker detailing Goode's past. Brace yourselves for this one...
On the flip side, turtles and tortoises are his passion.
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Seems like quite the double life.5. Joe's former beau
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He "served time in prison for molesting a young girl and is now serving life in prison for first-degree murder."
Turns out, the case officer was also Joe's limo driver...
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The former police chief was later found guilty of "sexually assaulting an intellectually disabled man multiple times."
8. Saff
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This one has popped up on the internet a few times now. Saff uses he/him pronouns and identifies as a trans man, despite the show depicting otherwise.
10. That shady warehouse
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We've all been wondering where the heck it was. Now we finally have answers!
12. Carole Baskin
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Carole's ex-husband's unsolved disappearance was one of the most gripping storylines of the show.
He was a former hitman...
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But apparently Joe never approached him about having Carole killed.16. An unclear detail regarding Alan Glover
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Keep scrolling for the manuscript... this is very juicy.
It continues:
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However, he still claims that he didn't meet up with Carole during his trip.
He was confronted about making the story up.
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Alan tried to dismiss claims that he didn't take his phone because he simply didn't go to Florida.He remains adamant he is telling the truth...
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Despite there being nothing to verify his story.17. Was Joe framed?
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This secretly taped conversation between Joe and James was played at the trial.
19. Jeff Johnson used to be friends with Joe
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But, after falling out, he started an online campaign to try and expose Jeff and Joe.20. Why did no one at the zoo ever speak out about Joe?
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Well, according to Robert, Joe's employees had to sign a one million dollar disclosure agreement.21. Back to the mysterious case of Don Lewis...
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His signature on the restraining order reportedly doesn't match the one on the power of attorney.Take a look for yourself:
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Carole has been confronted about this, but she simply said: "he could barely read or write anyway."22. Michael Jackson's alligators
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Joe did have an alligator at the park, but it survived the fire.23. Last but not least...
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Joe claimed to be a cover star, but the magazine in question allows you to pay to be put on the cover. And that's a wrap! For more Tiger King, scroll on to check out John Finlay's new set of pearly whites. He looks totally unrecognizable...