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Chief of Police

It seems like Joe Exotic was born to be the leader of his zoo, but he was actually a different kind of leader back in the day. Once upon a time, Exotic was actually chief of police in Texas. At only 19 years old, he held this impressive and high ranking position in Eastvale, Texas. It sounds like a very big deal, but apparently only a few officers reported to him. 

Behind Bars

Joe has been confined to a prison cell for almost a year and a half. Eric Goode told Entertainment Weekly in an interview that he still occasionally will contact Joe Exotic in prison. Exotic claims that being in jail has given him a "different perspective on what it means to be in a cage." He also allegedly is very excited about all the press he's getting but is upset he can't see it. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.