Erik Cowie Biography – Erik Cowie Wiki
Erik Cowie was an American zookeeper featured in Netflix’s Tiger King, He is credited as Head Keeper at the self-proclaimed “Tiger King” Joe Exotic’s now-defunct G.W. Exotic Animal Zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma where he worked directly with the wildcats. He worked at the zoo for five years.
His former employer commonly known as Exotic is serving a 22-year prison sentence in connection to a murder-for-hire plot against his nemesis Carole Baskin and for crimes against his animals. Cowie testified against his former boss during Exotic’s trial in 2019, where he alleged Exotic shot five tigers to make space for more tigers. Cowie stated that he only heard the shots and did not see Exotic kill the animals, but he claimed, “I knew what was going on.”
Cowie has previously admitted to having a drinking problem, stating that he was “at the end of [his] rope” with his drinking problems before finding Exotic. Earlier in 2021, he got into a car accident in Oklahoma and was charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence). Although he pleaded guilty, he failed to show up to his hearing.
Erik Cowie Age
He was 52 years at the time of his death on September 3, 2021.
Erik Cowie Death
He died on September 3, 2021. He was 52. New York City Medical Examiner’s office stated his death was acute and chronic alcohol abuse. Cowie was found dead on Friday at 5:30 p.m. local time in a bedroom inside a Brooklyn apartment building. Although his identity was not immediately made public by police, NBC‘s local New York affiliate confirmed the identity with NYPD today.
Erik Cowie Cause of Death
He died on September 3, 2021, aged 52. New York City Medical Examiner’s office stated his death was acute and chronic alcohol abuse.
