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Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel: The Murder for Hire Plot

Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel: The Murder for Hire Plot

Author: Moms and Mysteries Podcast July 28, 2026 Duration: 1:02:20
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When successful Houston veterinarian Valerie McDaniel began dating Leon Jacob, they bonded over the problems they believed their former partners were causing them. Leon presented himself as a brilliant surgeon, but the reality was a trail of failed residencies, massive debt, and a history of stalking and abuse. Within weeks of their relationship starting, those private grievances escalated into a shocking murder-for-hire plot. In this episode, we dive into how Leon and Valerie arranged to have both of their exes killed, the undercover sting operation at an Olive Garden that brought them down, and the tragic aftermath of their arrests. Thank you to this week's sponsors! IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get yours text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.  Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Support the show: Check out our Patreon for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content: patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Sources: Leon Jacob’s Wealth Shielded His Abuse. Then He Hired a Hit Man. | The Marshall Project Leon Jacob Harris County Stalking 8 Leon Phillip Jacob v. The State of Texas Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County (opinion) Leon Jacob Trial Penalty Phase Part 2 Annie Morrison Testifies Former girlfriend testifies against Leon Jacob in Houston murder-for-hire trial Leon Jacob Trial Day 2 Par 1 Ex Girlfriend Meghan Verikas Testifies 'I didn't want to hurt him,' Valerie McDaniel says in message she shared Valerie McDaniel Dies By Suicide After Arrest In Murder-For-Hire Plot With Leon Jacob What happened in bizarre murder-for-hire plot that led to veterinarian's suicide, her boyfriend in prison - ABC News JACOB v. STATE (2019) | FindLaw Houston murder-for-hire plot: Leon Jacob's troubled past https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Youngstown%20Hospital%201_9189482_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Ohio%20appeal%20termination%202_9189480_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Ohio%20Burglary%203_9189481_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Divorce%204_9189477_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Illinois%20Stalking%20Intimidation%205_9189479_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Bankruptcy%206_9189476_ver1.0.pdf Leon Jacob Harris County Assault Case 7 https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Leon%20Jacob%20Harris%20County%20Stalking%208_9189779_ver1.0.pdf https://media.click2houston.com/document_dev/2017/03/21/Valerie%20McDaniel%20Divorce%209_9189780_ver1.0.pdf Leon Jacob Trial Day 1 Part 2 Paralegal Laura Thurlow Testifies Leon Jacob Trial Defense Opening Statements Couple Meets ‘Hitman’ At Olive Garden To Put Hits Out On Their Respective Exes: ‘We’re Taking Care Of Both Problems’ | Oxygen Dr Valarie Ann Busick McDaniel (1969-2017) - Find a Grave Memorial Texas veterinarian charged with murder for hire ends own life | American Veterinary Medical Association Staged photos pretending to show torture, murder shown in murder-for-hire trial | Fox News Leon Jacob Trial Day 1 Part 1 Hired Hitman Moataz Azzeh Testifies Leon Jacob Trial Penalty Phase Part 2 Annie Morrison Testifies Leon Jacob Penalty Phase Part 1 Leslie Jacob Testifies Leon Jacob Trial Prosecution Opening Statement Leon Jacob sentenced to life in prison at murder-for hire trial Leon Jacob Trial Day 4 Part 1 Leon Jacob Testifies Leon Jacob Trial Day 4 Part 2 Leon Jacob Testifies Operation Murder | Full Episode https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=16560147 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between school drop-offs and grocery runs, Mandy and Melissa found a shared obsession with the unanswered questions lurking in the shadows. Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast is the result: a conversation that feels like sitting at a kitchen table with two friends who are deeply curious about the human condition. Their perspective is uniquely grounded, examining each story not just for its shock value, but for the societal threads and personal tragedies that weave it together. You’ll hear them discuss everything from the strangely specific weirdness of a Florida crime to a globally known cold case, always with a blend of empathy and a dash of necessary, dark humor. This isn't a clinical report; it's a twice-weekly deep dive fueled by a lifelong fascination with mysteries, both big and small. The tone is warm, the research is thorough, and the conversation is the kind you get hooked on. New episodes of this true crime podcast arrive every Tuesday and Thursday, ready to be your companion during a commute or while folding laundry. They’ve been asking "how did this happen?" since they were kids, and now they’re pulling up a chair for you to join that ongoing, compelling discussion.
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