Clear & Convincing - Episode 18 - State of Texas v. Leon Phillip Jacob

On January 12, 2017, failed doctor Leon Jacob and his live-in girlfriend, Meghan Verikas, argued in their Houston apartment.  Jacob’s lack of steady employment during their relationship had created friction in the relationship.  The argument escalated and Jacob assaulted Meghan, causing her to flee the apartment.  Over the next several days, Jacob stalked Meghan, obsessively contacting her via text and email and waiting outside the hotel where Meghan worked.  When Jacob found out Meghan was staying with his brother, he caused a scene at his brother’s house.  On February 1, 2017, Jacob was arrested for assault on a family member.  Released on bail, he violated court protective orders and a no contact order issued as part of his bond.  He enlisted several people in his attempts to contact Meghan, either to resurrect their relationship, or to convince her to drop the charges against him.    After a stalking arrest in mid-February, Jacob’s plan turned to murder.  Jacob’s girlfriend, Dr. Valerie McDaniel, was ensnared in his scheme and her ex-husband, Mack McDaniel, became a target of a murder-for-hire scheme.  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan tonight at 8:00 p.m. Central for a discussion of Jacob’s disturbing history with women, his failed medical career and, ultimately, his conviction on two counts of solicitation to commit capital murder.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.