Tyler dropped out of high school in 10th grade - he later went on to graduate college after getting his GED.
Tyler was an actual "Julie McCoy" working as a Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Lines.
Tyler's background includes over 20 years as a sworn police officer, working in narcotics, sex crimes, child abuse, crisis negotiations, and high risk entry.
Tyler moved to South Carolina to work on a street level crime unit just outside of Charleston, SC.