Who are the Epps family? Inside 'Seeking Sister Wife' Season 4 star Marcus Epps' multiple scandals
Polygamy as a way of life is certainly not for everyone, but it does work for some people. But when it comes to TLC's 'Seeking Sister Wife', the point of the show is vague at best — while there are some families who manage to make it work, they are few and far in between. If anything, the families on the show are subject to even more scrutiny.
Previous seasons of the show saw the Snowdens have their dirty laundry aired out in the public and the issues seemed never-ending. While the Snowden family will not be making a comeback this season, it looks like Season 4 will still have its fair share of scandals — thanks to the Epps family.
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Who are the Epps Family?
Marcus, Taryn, and India Epps are a polygamous family that lives in Miami, Florida. However, online reports state that he is actually a Euclid Councilman from Ohio. For those of you trying to understand their dynamics — Marcus and Taryn are married, while Marcus is engaged to India. The trio is currently looking to grow their family. Marcus' LinkedIn bio reads — "With a variety of experiences in multiple fields, I am a business professional who executes efficiently whatever the task at hand. As a property manager, I was responsible for leasing as well as full rehabs and maintenance. I reported directly to owners locally and in California." He is a campaign manager, and political strategist, and has experience in retail management, business brokerage, and business ownership. He currently works as a Political Consultant for Cuyahoga County. He graduated from the Youngstown State University and has a Bachelor's degree, in English/Language Arts Teacher Education. The family is active on social media and you can follow them @sisme_andhe on Instagram.
Is Marcus' public image tied to scandals?
As reported by Cleveland 19 News, Marcus has been connected to an 'illegal establishment' that has been operating for years in Cleveland. The establishment is a 'known after-hours club', and also the scene of a crime, as 19 News reported that a young mother was shot and killed there in 2020. The news channel also "obtained video of Euclid City Councilman Marcus Epps carrying another shooting victim out of the illegal nightclub that night." In the body cam footage, Marcus admits to having a "lease to the place.”
This is not the only scandal that Marcus has been embroiled in, as commentary YouTube channel Backwoods Barbi reports that he is also charged with numerous housing violations, with regard to the duplexes he owns. This includes one of them catching fire due to neglect, while the connecting duplex is infested with rodents. However, as reported by 19 news, as recently as January 2022, Marcus has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He claimed in the article that the whole issue was a political “witch hunt”. “When you’re somebody who doesn’t tote party lines, this is the way Euclid operates. They’ve always been a bully bull pit and a corrupt government operation and the police department,” said Marcus.
With all of this coming to light, the Epps family's fate on 'Seeking Sister Wife' remains unknown, with fans commenting on Backwoods Barbi's video that the network needs a more thorough vetting process. "I live in Euclid where this horrible man Marcus Epps is a councilman. The community Facebook page is very upset to hear that our horrible councilman is now pretending to live in Miami, and be a social media influencer. lol what a joke this guy is. His house is in ruins, he's always yelling at council meetings, he allegedly owes the city taxes, but yet drives around in an expensive SUV." wrote a fan. "Get him off TV they need to do a better job of investigating people before they put them on TV they wouldn't have this problem in the first place if they did!" added another.
Season 4 of 'Seeking Sister Wife' premieres on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 10 p.m. ET. You can watch the reality series on TLC.