Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Imprisoned “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic recently announced his engagement to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, sparking speculation about a prison wedding looming in December. This will mark Exotic’s third marriage, following the tragic accidental death of his previous husband, Travis Maldonado.
The eccentric zookeeper gained international notoriety through the 2020 Netflix docuseries “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” which delved into his controversial life surrounded by exotic big cats at his zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. However, his fame quickly turned into infamy when he was arrested in 2018 for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his rival, Carole Baskin.
Despite his tumultuous past, Exotic appears optimistic about his future with Marquez. The 61-year-old shared his excitement on social media, expressing his desire to marry Marquez in prison and eventually seek asylum or leave America upon their release. Exotic’s previous marriage to Dillon Passage ended in divorce after Netflix alleged that Passage had embezzled funds from the streaming platform.
Currently serving a 21-year federal prison sentence, Exotic hopes the prison warden will grant permission for their wedding ceremony scheduled for December 12th. Despite facing hardships, including the loss of two husbands and legal troubles, Exotic remains hopeful about his relationship with Marquez and their future together.
The engagement announcement has reignited interest in Exotic’s controversial past and the events that led to his incarceration. As fans eagerly await updates on the upcoming prison nuptials, Exotic continues to captivate audiences with his larger-than-life personality and dramatic life story.