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Personal Trainer Found Dead After Husband's Alleged Stabbing

8/11/2025

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In a tragic turn of events, 34-year-old Jacob Zieben-Hood, a gay personal trainer, was discovered dead in Harlem on August 1, following a brutal confrontation with his husband, Donald Zieben-Hood, 40. Allegations suggest Donald stabbed Jacob multiple times, leading to serious charges, including first-degree burglary. He remains in custody without bail as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.

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In a tragic turn of events, 34-year-old Jacob Zieben-Hood, a gay personal trainer, was discovered dead in Harlem on August 1, following a brutal confrontation with his husband, Donald Zieben-Hood, 40. Allegations suggest Donald stabbed Jacob multiple times, leading to serious charges, including first-degree burglary. He remains in custody without bail as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.