Twisted in Texas
- May 28, 2019
- 43:22
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, when one woman breaks off her relationship with a boyfriend she says abused and stalked her, he goes on to something even worse. His accused accomplice? His new girlfriend. Andrea Canning reports. Originally aired on NBC on April 29, 2018.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel plotted to kill their exes, leading to a dramatic police sting and life sentences for both.
Key points
- A Sinister Plot Unfolds. Megan Varakis finds herself entangled in a twisted murder-for-hire scheme involving her boyfriend.
- Double Trouble. Both Megan and Leon's exes become targets in a shocking murder plot.
- Undercover Sting Operation. Police set up a fake kidnapping to catch Leon and Valerie in their deadly scheme.
- Murder for Hire Plot Unveiled. A couple's shocking plot to hire a hitman on their exes sends shockwaves through River Oaks.
- Valerie's Tragic End. Valerie McDaniel jumps to her death after her arrest, leaving friends and family in shock.
- Leon Jacob's Trial. Leon Jacob is found guilty of solicitation of capital murder after a tense trial.
Episode highlights
- A Sinister Plot UnfoldsMegan Varakis finds herself entangled in a twisted murder-for-hire scheme involving her boyfriend.“A secret, sinister plot.”0:19May 28, 2019
- Double TroubleBoth Megan and Leon's exes become targets in a shocking murder plot.“Not one murder scheme, but two.”0:42May 28, 2019
- Undercover Sting OperationPolice set up a fake kidnapping to catch Leon and Valerie in their deadly scheme.“We zip-tied her hands, zip-tied her feet.”20:36May 28, 2019
- Murder for Hire Plot UnveiledA couple's shocking plot to hire a hitman on their exes sends shockwaves through River Oaks.“Ritzy River Oaks couple take out hits on their exes.”27:12May 28, 2019
- Valerie's Tragic EndValerie McDaniel jumps to her death after her arrest, leaving friends and family in shock.“I couldn't believe that this was happening to my sister.”30:20May 28, 2019
- Leon Jacob's TrialLeon Jacob is found guilty of solicitation of capital murder after a tense trial.“Guilty of all charges.”41:47May 28, 2019
- Megan's Courageous StandMegan confronts Leon in court, expressing her strength and determination to help others.“I just want to make a difference for those who don't have a voice.”42:59May 28, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
