Ep 97: For most her entire life, this woman was a well-liked and respected veterinarian, mother, and member of society.

That all changed however, when she was met a new man, who would convince her that a sinister act was the solution to all of her problems

This is The Valerie McDaniel Story

Sources for Today's Episode:

• 20/20: “Love at First Sting.”
• American Justice: “The Bad Doctor.”
• Dateline NBC: “Twisted In Texas.”
• State of Texas v. Leon Jacob: Notice of Intention to Use Evidence of Prior Convictions and Extraneous Offenses.
• Leon Phillip Jacob v. The State of Texas: Appeal from 263rd District Court of Harris County.
• Houston Chronicle.
• American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Oxygen.com

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Credits:

• Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
• Produced and Edited by James Varga
• Music by Dessert Media

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Keywords: cheating, global issues, Houston, Texas, murder-for-hire, Leon Jacob, suicide, Veternarian

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