Shocking and Unbelievable: What Happened to Troy Landry After Swamp People Season 16? Fans Are Left Speechless as They Discover the Unexpected, Life-Altering Changes That Took Place for the Legendary Alligator Hunter!

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01/07/2025
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There has been a lot of interest in Swamp People star Troy Landry, AKA the King Of The Swamp’s life recently, and here’s everything that happened to him after the show. Swamp People season 16 premiered on History on January 2, 2025. The reality series has been airing since August 2010, showcasing the lives of alligator hunters in the Atchafalaya River Basin. The show focuses on Pierre Part’s native Troy as he navigates his daily life in the swamps, hunting alligators and tackling the challenges of the bayou.

The Atchafalaya River Basin, located in central Louisiana, is the largest swamp and wetland in the United States. Troy and his friends earn a living by hunting American alligators, a profession that has captivated viewers since the show’s debut season. Swamp People filming takes place during the 30-day alligator hunting season, when the cast earns most of their yearly income. Even when he’s not on-screen chasing gators, Troy often finds himself in the spotlight. From family updates to legal troubles, the beloved swamp hunter continues to make headlines. Here’s the latest on everyone’s favorite swamp king.

Troy Found Human Remains On Swamp Mysteries

Troy Made A Shocking Discovery On The Spin-Off

Troy Landry Swamp People on boat looking worried in peach shirt and hat

Swamp Mysteries with Troy Landry, a spin-off of Swamp People, premiered in 2018 and is currently in its third season. The series follows Troy as he investigates and attempts to capture mysterious and often hostile creatures across the Southern United States, often with the help of local experts. In one of its newer episodes from April 2025, Troy, along with Pickle Wheat from Swamp People, stumbled upon human remains believed to be thousands of years old while they were searching for clues of a forgotten Native American civilization in the swamp.

Troy Was Caught In A Sting Operation

Troy Was Charged… What Happened Next?

According to Independent, Troy was charged with two counts of failing to properly tag an alligator, a requirement for licensed hunters in Louisiana. Tags are property-specific and mandatory for legal alligator harvests. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries launched an investigation after receiving an anonymous tip about illegal gator lines marked with white flags on Lake Palourde in St. Mary Parish. As reported by OutdoorLife, a sting operation was conducted targeting individuals suspected of hunting without proper permits, ultimately leading to the charges against the Swamp People celeb.

Two agents were sent to Lake Palourde, where they discovered Troy allegedly did not have the correct alligator tags for the area, despite holding a hunting permit for the property. Before the agents could approach, Troy openly admitted to severing a dead, “stiff” alligator from his line and letting it float away. A dead alligator was later found floating in the water “with the same line hanging from its mouth as the rest of Mr. Landry’s lines,” according to authorities. The discovery linked the untagged alligator directly to Troy and became a key detail in the charges he was facing.

Troy was cited twice, once for improperly tagging an alligator and again for possession of a dead one, with each charge carrying a possible $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail. The Swamp People star hasn’t commented directly on the incident, aside from mentioning a speeding ticket in September 2024. Though the potential penalties initially caused concern among fans, Troy actively posting on social media suggests the legal consequences were likely minor and didn’t impact his daily life as such, since he did make an official comeback in Swamp People season 16.

Troy Shared A Heartbreaking Update About Grandson’s Liver Disease

Crue Has Biliary Atresia

While the legal issues may have taken a backseat, a recent update on Troy’s social media suggests all is not well in his life behind the scenes. In March 2025, Troy shared a heartbreaking Facebook post. He captioned the video, “Our little baby Crue. He has his Paw Paw’s heart,” showing his grandson Crue smiling in a bib, surrounded by toys on a couch. Troy revealed that Crue had already been on the transplant list for two months. He closed the message with several praying hands emojis, expressing hope and asking for continued support during the difficult time.

Crue is the son of Brandon Hotard, Troy’s stepson, and his wife, Sheli Hotard. In a February 2025 post, Troy shared that Crue was born with a rare liver condition called Biliary Atresia. A corrective procedure was attempted but ultimately failed, and the disease has since progressed to end-stage liver failure. Crue now requires a liver transplant before his liver shuts down completely. The Swamp People star posted a donation link, asking fans for support in covering transplant-related expenses not handled by insurance, stating the funds would go directly toward helping Crue and his family through the difficult medical process.

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