12/08/2025
Model Arrested After Husband Found Stabbed in Harlem — New Evidence Emerges
The investigation into the tragic death of fitness trainer Jacob Zieben‑Hood (pictured right), 34, has taken a chilling turn.
Jacob was discovered slumped over a toilet in his Harlem apartment early on August 1, with multiple stab wounds — one severing an artery .
Jacob’s final moments were harrowing: he called his father at around 7 p.m. the night before, saying his husband, influencer/model Donald Zieben‑Hood, was threatening him and preventing him from leaving their home — all while Donald screamed derogatory names in the background .
Their tumultuous relationship wasn’t hidden. Recordings show nine domestic violence reports since 2022 — including charges of choking, strangling, and hitting Jacob — and several violations of protection orders 
On the morning Jacob was found dead, Donald called 911 claiming Jacob attacked him. But prosecutors suspect foul play and are treating the death as a homicide. Donald has been arrested and is currently held without bail on charges including burglary, weapons possession, and aggravated criminal contempt .
This story exposes the tragic difference between internet glamor — Donald’s curated influencer image — and the real-life violence and fear behind closed doors. Our thoughts go out to Jacob’s friends, family, and the LGBTQ+ community — where stories like this hit especially hard.