Dateline NBC Twisted in Texas
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May 28, 2019 A woman recounts her terrifying ordeal of being abducted by her surgeon, who planned to murder her. The podcast also explores another murder scheme involving ex-partners. It delves into the escalating abuse in a dangerous relationship and the unsettling encounters and deception leading up to a murder-for-hire plot. The chapter concludes with the trial and guilty verdict of the main culprit, who is sentenced to life in prison.
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Megan's Encounter with Leon
- Megan Verrakis met Leon Jacob, a charming but arrogant doctor during her hotel management job in Pittsburgh.
- She moved to Houston with him, hoping for a better life, but soon faced controlling behavior.
Megan's Escape and Aftermath
- After a big argument, Leon chased Megan as she fled with their dog, threatening violence.
- Though she escaped, he stole money and belongings, escalating her fear and trauma.
The Double Murder-for-Hire Plot
- Police uncovered Leon's plot to hire a hitman to kill Megan and discovered a second target, Valerie's ex-husband, Mack.
- This shocking two-target murder-for-hire plot revealed a twisted alliance between Leon and Valerie.