There’s no money, no house she’s interested in. One day we’re married, the next we’re not. She’s seeing other men. It’s just a mess, you know? Take a breath, take a moment. But I feel like my whole life is falling apart here. The divorce of Jo Kim Zolak and Croy Beerman just took a nasty turn as their kids ended up calling the cops on Croy, and it all got caught on a viral police body cam footage that ended up on TMZ. In the video, Croy’s losing it, yelling at Kim and the cops, accusing her of all sorts of things and blowing up about their money problems. Kim’s visibly shaken too, later breaking down in front of the officers about everything Croy’s been putting her through. I gotta be honest, seeing that video was a shocker. We knew things weren’t great between them, but seeing Croy so angry and their lives unraveling like that—it’s tough. Why’s it all gotten so heated? Because everything’s falling apart, that’s why. If you’ve been keeping up with Croy and Kim’s divorce, you know it’s been a train wreck. They’re both in trouble with the IRS for over a million bucks, and the cops have practically set up camp at their place.
Earlier this year, the drama unfolded when Kim initiated divorce proceedings, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason behind ending their marriage. Things quickly escalated as Kim accused Croy of substance addiction, particularly marijuana, leading her to request a mandatory test. She expressed deep concern for the safety of their children, fearing that Croy’s alleged substance use might put them at risk. In response, Croy fired back with allegations of his own, petitioning for Kim to undergo a psychological evaluation due to her purported gambling addiction. He claimed she had recklessly squandered a significant portion of their marital assets on gambling activities. Tensions hit a boiling point when police were called to their residence after Croy confiscated Kim’s belongings, including her designer purses and passport, which he stashed in the basement. Radar Online later obtained body camera footage of the incident, capturing Croy labeling Kim as a narcissist and accusing her of gambling away over $1.5 million throughout their marriage, with $700,000 lost in just the past two and a half years. He emphasized the illicit nature of her online gambling habits, underscoring the challenges he faces amid the divorce proceedings.
I just hired a lawyer today, and I’ve got to swing by tomorrow to settle their fees. That’s sorted for now. But my main worry is how much longer this whole mess is going to drag on. The thing is, there’s nothing left in terms of assets to even think about moving into a new place. She’s pretty much wiped everything out. Are you two sleeping separately at night? She’s been playing these mind games, trying to push my buttons. Like the other night, she thought it’d be funny to hide in the house. But honestly, I couldn’t care less. I just went to bed without making a fuss. Then, Croy goes and files this new petition, pushing for full custody of the kids, citing Kim’s supposed gambling habit and how it’s affecting the children. Kim’s team immediately hits back, calling out Croy for making up stories to make her look bad. Croy’s really gunning to make Kim out to be the villain here, but nothing seems to stick. And here’s the kicker – somehow, he manages to talk Kim into calling off the divorce. I have no clue what Kim was thinking, but it turns out it was a massive mistake. Just three days after they patched things up, they’re back at each other’s throats, and now they’re facing a hefty $300,000 lawsuit for failing to cough up the cash for a $217,000 home equity loan.
Just two minutes later, Croy dashed back to the courthouse, initiating his second divorce filing. Can you even wrap your head around it? While Kim was still pouring her heart into trying to salvage their marriage, Croy was stealthily pursuing divorce proceedings behind her back. In a bold move, Kim fought back by petitioning for the dismissal of Croy’s divorce filing, clinging to the belief that there was still a glimmer of hope left for their relationship. But her efforts hit a dead end as the judge mandated them to undergo mediation, aiming to hammer out an agreement and finalize the divorce by January of the following year. To add insult to injury, their financial woes were laid bare when they put their family home up for sale, listing it at a hefty $6 million. Their marriage, once a stronghold of love, had devolved into what can only be described as a “money war,” with any semblance of reconciliation seeming like a distant dream. Initially, their conflicts were confined to legal battles and proxy disputes through their attorneys, but things took a dramatic turn for the worse when Croy allegedly laid hands on Kim during a heated argument a few days ago. As the story goes, amidst their usual quarrels, tensions reached a boiling point, prompting one of their children to dial emergency services. When the police arrived on the scene, Croy unleashed a torrent of accusations, blaming Kim for the family’s downfall, accusing her of squandering their finances, losing their home, and even suggesting she was involved with other men — baseless claims thrown into the mix.
“Hey there, can we talk? Just hang on right there. What’s happening tonight? We’re caught up in this argument about our relationship. Alright, what set it off? She’s struggling to deal with problems or take any action. Can we chat away from her? I don’t want her to overhear and get all worked up. It feels like she’s just putting on a show, nothing genuine. Does everything she does bother you? What happened tonight, exactly? It’s just everything, you know? Sorry, I can’t get into this. It’ll just make things worse. This behavior seems pretty self-centered. I’m stepping out. I’m just trying to get it, you know? No need. You shouldn’t be dragged into this. Who called you? The kids, or whoever’s inside. We’ve been out here. What was the argument about? Our life, it’s in shambles. Why is it getting so intense? Because our life is falling apart, don’t you see? We’re broke, and she wants…”
We were divorcing one day, and the next, it seemed like we weren’t. She’s seeing other men. What do you want from me? Just calm down, calm down. But I feel like I have no life. There’s no one to listen to me. Please, calm down. Do you really want to live like this? You wouldn’t last a year, let alone a day, in this damn house. I understand he’s upset with Kim and frustrated that she blew all our money gambling, but treating her like this won’t fix anything. And mind you, the officer mentioned that one of the kids called them. They wouldn’t have done that if it were just a regular argument. Later, the cop spoke to Kim, and she was having a complete breakdown in her car. She said Croy attacked her after she mentioned wanting a divorce. It got so bad that she screamed for the neighbors to help her, and that’s when her kids called the cops. He’s been yelling at me like a madman for two hours straight. What was the argument even about? I just want this divorce to be done with. He wouldn’t let me leave this morning; the gate was stuck, so I had to open it manually. He blocked me from leaving, started yelling, and then I had to take a call at 5:30. I couldn’t handle it anymore. I’m sorry, my nose is running. Yes, and then I left. I finally managed to get out of the gate, and as I walked down the street in my robe, I was screaming for help, and he was still yelling, grabbing onto my robe.
I’m really struggling, both mentally and emotionally. Every time I try to step out of the house, he insists I stay in, but the moment I’m indoors, he demands I go out. It’s a constant back-and-forth. And just earlier, my son begged me to take him to his friend’s place, but his dad shut it down, leaving him in tears. It’s just too much. He’s clearly not well mentally, and it’s affecting all of us deeply.
Despite all the evidence pointing to him being the one causing chaos in our divorce, social media seems to think I’m the problem. They’re accusing me of driving him to this point, of making him seem crazy. They’re saying I’ve blown our fortune on gambling, wigs, wine, and a skincare line that’s clearly failing. It’s hurtful to read.
I just hope he can find some peace and get out of this toxic situation. But what do you think? Do you believe I’m to blame for everything falling apart because of my gambling habit? Let’s chat about it.