The Untold Story of Tiger King
Podcast: Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime PodcastPublished On: Tue Apr 14 2026
Description: Jim Rathmann, a former investigator, revisits the mysteries behind Tiger King and beyond, revealing how relentless pursuit of overlooked evidence helped expose hidden truths and ultimately overturn a devastating wrongful conviction. Jim's links - https://x.com/realjimrathmann https://www.instagram.com/therealjimrathmann/ https://jimrathmannthecompany.com/ https://youtube.com/@thejimrathmannshow?si=LqufNhUnS8RXwOvG https://open.spotify.com/show/3AjiKEsd9OQgjKblAx4M3m https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-true-crime-report-with-jim-rathmann/id1854186023 Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://www.insidetruecrimepodcast.com/apply-to-be-a-guest Get 10% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout. Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code INSIDE to get free meat for life, plus $25 off your first order. Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content? Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime Check out my Dark Docs YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDocsMatthewCox Follow me on all socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox Check out my true crime books! Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8 Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438 The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402 Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1 Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel! Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here: Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69 Cashapp: $coxcon69 CHAPTERS: 1:20 - Viral Post Sparks New Investigation 5:00 - Red Flags Around Don Lewis’ Missing Case 7:30 - Forgery Evidence and Financial Motives 9:00 - The Handyman, Money Trail & Property Transfers 11:10 - Contact with Joe Exotic from Prison 13:00 - Questioning the Tiger Charges & Trial Strategy 23:00 - Case Breakdown & Lack of Intent 30:00 - Joe Exotic Appeal and Sentencing Controversy 34:00 - The Melanie Curtin Case & Alleged Wrongful Conviction 44:00 - Trial Flaws, Hidden Evidence & Turning Point 1:04:40 - Not Guilty Verdict & Exposing System Failures 1:10:00 - Jim Rathmann’s Journey into Law Enforcement & Purpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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