In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking sex workers and eventually linked to multiple murders. His shocking defense? Multiple personalities. This is the disturbing true story of the Zoo Man Killer.
Content Warning: sexual assault, sex work, strangulation, murder, and mental illness.
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• UK: NUM—Call 0800 464 7669 (Tues–Fri, 10am–4pm) or email casework@nationaluglymugs.org
• US: Sex Workers Project—Call 646-602-5617 or email swp@urbanjustice.org
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