This clip from the documentary “Tyke: Elephant Outlaw” recounts the tragic day in 1994 when Tyke, a circus elephant owned by John Cuneo, Jr. of Hawthorn Corp., went on a deadly rampage during a circus performance in Honolulu, Hawaii, killing her trainer and critically injuring another. The documentary explores the history of Tyke’s mistreatment, the court case that followed, and the broader issue of performing wild animals. The full documentary can be viewed on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Kanopy among other streaming platforms.
