The Zanesville Massacre: Animal Owner Nearly Kills a Community

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:51:16 +0000

In the fall of 2011, the sleepy small town of Zanesville, Ohio, experienced a nightmare. All because of one man: Terry Thompson. As the owner of more than 50 exotic animals, he earned quite a reputation in town. Especially when he decided to set them free.

Why did Terry unleash his animals on the town? Was it an act of spite? Which of his exotic animals was never found by the police? And how many people were eaten alive?

00:00 The Zanesville Massacre
01:26 Terry Thompson’s Early Life
02:32 Terry’s Business Ventures
04:00 Neighbor’s Terrifying Encounter
05:27 Deputy Merry’s Dangerous Encounter
07:16 Hunting the Escaped Animals
08:13 Survival Tips: Facing a Tiger
10:26 Nightfall: Increased Danger
12:31 Terry’s Death & Autopsy Findings
14:14 Changes to Exotic Animal Laws

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