Terry Thompson was a Vietnam Veteran. He was drafted in 1967. While never formally diagnosed, his friends believe he suffered from PTSD.Terry was a fan of all things fast and furious and in the late 90s when he purchased his first exotic animal – he was hooked. Eventually accumulating 56+ animals – ranging from tigers, lions, bears, etc. You could say he was an exotic animal hoarder.In 2010-2011, Terry spent some time in jail and when he returned home to find that his wife of 30+ years had left him, he felt that his life was over.Terry then made world news when he released dozens of exotic animals into a small town in the middle of Ohio, before taking his own life.Dig in with Margot as she brings you this case that was discussed during Season 1, Episode 1 of Netflix’s Tiger King. This is the story of Terry Thompson and the Zanesville Exotic Animal Release.-----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Prose! Visit prose.com/militarymama for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order! Talkspace! Visit talkspace.com and use code “militarymama” to get $100 off your first month.Sundance! Visit sundancenow.com and use code “militarymama” for 30 free days of Sundance streaming.EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com and use code “militarymama179” to get your meals at $1.79 per meal.Shopify! Visit shopify.com/militarymama for a FREE 14-day trial!----Sign up for an Annual Fan Club membership during the month of December 2021 and get 2 free months of Fan Club fun! Join the Fan Club Today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, challenge coins, and more!https://Patreon.com/militarymurder-----Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members.----Follow on social:TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargotInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcastDiscussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrimeEmail: [email protected] more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices