In a bizarre twist reminiscent of the “Tiger King” phenomenon, a Bengal tiger that was once spotted roaming a Houston neighborhood has mysteriously vanished, while its owner faces murder charges.
Remember the chaos surrounding “Tiger King” during the pandemic? Last year, viewers united over the wild antics of the Netflix documentary, particularly the belief that Carole Baskin was responsible for her husband’s disappearance. Now, in 2021 – the year of vaccinations – another captivating saga is unfolding in Houston, involving a missing tiger and a man under arrest for murder.
The Drama Unfolds
The drama kicked off on a Sunday evening when residents in a Houston area spotted a massive Bengal tiger casually wandering through their yards. Naturally, they captured the moment on video. The tiger was wearing a collar, suggesting it belonged to someone. Although Texas has no laws against owning tigers, Houston has ordinances prohibiting them as pets.
An off-duty deputy, living nearby, responded to the reports of a tiger on the loose. Footage shows him, weapon drawn, cautiously approached by the tiger until a man intervenes, claiming, “Ima get him.” After a tense standoff, the man, later identified as 26-year-old Marco Vasquez, successfully led the tiger back inside.
Authorities revealed that Vasquez was renting a property in Houston and was previously out on bail while awaiting trial for a murder charge from 2017. Neighbors reported seeing him load the tiger into his Jeep and drive away shortly after.
The Search for the Tiger
Over the next day, police launched a search for both Vasquez and the tiger, urging the public to report any sightings. “If you see a Cherokee with a big tiger in it, please call us,” advised Houston Police Commander Ronald Borza. By Monday evening, Vasquez was apprehended at his home, but the tiger remained missing.
Vasquez’s attorney stated that his client did not own the tiger or drive away with it, raising the question of the animal’s whereabouts. Commander Borza noted that there was an enclosure in the backyard, but it appeared the tiger lived primarily inside the house. “He looked well taken care of,” Borza commented, leaving us curious about the evidence that suggested luxury living for the tiger.
More Exotic Pets?
In an even crazier development, police reported that Vasquez also owned two monkeys, which are now unaccounted for. Is there a rogue pack of exotic animals roaming the streets of Houston? Only time will tell.
Currently, Vasquez’s bail has been revoked, and he’s held in Fort Bend County jail with no upcoming court dates scheduled.
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In summary, a captivating saga akin to “Tiger King” has erupted in Houston, with a missing tiger and an owner charged with murder, raising questions about the fate of the tiger and the presence of other exotic pets.