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"Convicted steroids dealer who gave names to NFL found dead"
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Convicted steroids dealer who gave names to NFL found dead
PLANO, Texas — A convicted steroids dealer who recently met with NFL security officials and gave them names of players he said bought steroids from him has been found dead in his home.
Early Thursday morning, Plano police made a welfare check and found 35-year-old David Jacobs and 30-year-old Amanda Jo Earhart-Savell dead. Both had been shot.
Officer Rick McDonald, a police spokesman, said the officers were making a welfare check after relatives of Earhart-Savell expressed concern about her whereabouts.
According to the Dallas Morning News, which first reported the story, Jacobs and Earhart-Savell had been in an on-again, off-again relationship, and at one point were engaged to be married.
Heather Bowden, also a spokeswoman for the Plano police, told the New York Times in a telephone interview, "At this point, it is a homicide investigation, and we have no reason to believe otherwise."
Jacobs was sentenced to three years of probation and fined $25,000 on May 1 after pleading guilty last year in federal court in Dallas to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.
According to ESPN the Magazine senior writer Shaun Assael, who had been in contact with Jacobs throughout May, Jacobs was reticent and nervous about the information he had and the people it implicated.
When explaining why he did not want to go public, Jacobs said: "The kinds of people I know about could put a bullet in the back of my head."
Jacobs's father, also named David, of Jasper, Ga., told The Times in a telephone interview that he received a call from an anonymous person, who told Jacobs to call the Plano police. Jacobs said police were unable to tell him much about what might have transpired.
"I spoke with David through a text message about three or four days ago, and he said he was fine," Jacobs told The Times. "He has been trying to rebuild his life. He got crossed with some bad things and made some bad choices. At this point, I am just beside myself."
The Morning News reported it had spoken with Jacobs frequently and exchanged e-mails with him as recently as last weekend. Jacobs had sought to rebuild his nutritional supplement business, but he was experiencing financial problems and having trouble getting his old client base to work with him, according to the report.
On May 21, Jacobs met with NFL security officials in the Dallas area and gave them names of players he said bought steroids from him, according to Hank Hockeimer, his lawyer.
Hockeimer told the newspaper on Thursday he had not yet been briefed about the situation at Jacobs' house.
The NFL requested the meeting after Jacobs was sentenced to three years of probation on May 1 for a single count of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids. He had cooperated with federal authorities since his arrest last year.
"We offer our sympathy to the families of David Jacobs and Amanda Jo Earhart-Savell," the league said in a statement. "As we have previously confirmed, our security representatives interviewed David Jacobs on two occasions. We are reviewing the information to determine if there is documented evidence establishing any violations of our program and will follow up on any other information that is provided.
"It is premature to comment on any specific player at this time. Anyone found to have violated our policies will be subject to discipline, including suspension. We will continue to be responsive to any needs of law enforcement on this matter."
Neighbors who were still gathered at the scene about 12 hours after officers arrived said they became aware of Jacobs through television news reports, but didn't know him well. They said they didn't see any suspicious activity or hear any gunshots.
One neighbor who reached out to Jacobs after his guilty plea by asking him to warn children about the dangers of drugs said she didn't believe police when they told her he was dead.
"Knowing somebody died this way, it's hard to take," Yeharerwerk Gashaw said. "I was shocked."
By his own account, Jacobs was a prolific salesman, moving 1,000 bottles of anabolic steroids a month and an equal number of growth hormone kits that he obtained illicitly from China.
Hockeimer had said that league officials seemed "genuinely interested" in what Jacobs had to say, as well as in canceled checks and e-mails that he provided.
Jacobs has publicly acknowledged that he dealt primarily with two NFL players and earlier identified one of them as offensive lineman Matt Lehr.
Last month, Jacobs told the Morning News that Lehr purchased tens of thousands of dollars of steroids and growth hormone from the spring of 2006 to the spring of 2007. He also told the paper that Lehr agreed to have boxes of raw steroid powder from China shipped directly to his Georgia home.
Lehr served a four-game suspension while a member of the Atlanta Falcons in October 2006 after he tested positive for a banned substance. He spent last season with Tampa Bay and was acquired by the Saints in the offseason.
Lehr's attorney, Paul Coggins, has said the player hasn't used banned substances since he was suspended and has since passed NFL drug tests. The attorney has also said Jacobs' allegations are retaliation because Lehr wouldn't pay Jacobs' legal fees.
After his sentencing, Jacobs told The New York Times that he hoped to tell league officials about "loopholes in their program." He also said he'd advised about 10 players to use finasteride, a drug to treat balding, because it masks steroid use.
crazy
Too bad…
It so would happen in Plano. *rolls eyes*
typo was supposed to read " too sad "
RIP…
this news story was out yesterday in many papers. what's going on perez? you used to be the first to report on things….now you are just copy and pasting day old stories and updating less frequently.
way to go neighbor!
That's sad….
Yeah this guy was all on Dallas news all yesterday. He said there was death threats against him because he was sharing his old customers information with authorities. So sad.
he did not give names…he was ABOUT to.
Lovely you post his death but nothing on CUBAN-AMERICAN actor Mel Ferrer.
Now who is the REAL 'Don't call me Latina?' Ashamed of your Cuban-American entertainment history, eh?
R.I.P.
=(
TO ALL YOU YOUNGSTERS…THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHNE YOU RAT PEOPLE OUT. A SQUEALER IS THE LOWEST OF LOWS..YOU GOTTA MIND YER BUISNESS BITCHES
TO ALL YOU YOUNGSTERS…THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RAT PEOPLE OUT. A SQUEALER IS THE LOWEST OF LOWS..YOU GOTTA MIND YER BUISNESS BITCHES
That is why you do not snitch
Why can't it be Fatty Perez who was found dead?
Re: Tipi –
this post isnt about cubans. so take your bullshit to another post. or write perez yourself.
He also said he had names for local police that used steriods too…this stinks of conspiracy. He DID get NFL names on May 21st.
WOWWWWWWWW!
That is MESSED UP. I am totaly shocked, and speechless. I cannot believe something like this has happened. And the fact that it is associated with a national pasttime, like Football, is scary. It makes you wonder about the type of people our children are looking up to. Scary.
Sad two people had to be murdered over something as stupid as steroids.Steroids hurt your body but for the most part don't effect your ability to function daily like alcohol,coke and herion amongst many other drugs.Though it is considered cheating in sports,which is wrong the sports players will get a slap on the wrist,as for the other people he dealt with who were'nt famous they'll probably get heavy jail time,that is why this man and his wife are dead right now.
um, k, stfu morons to those who posted before me bitchin about the content and timing of post…u idiots would bitch regardless of what was put up…and FU kelsey, aint half the shit happened in Plano that has happened anywhere else, so get down off ur effin "holierthanthou" soapbox how bouts?
Now for the article…that is some fucked up shit that life means so little to some greedy sonofabitch who has somethin to hide and a whole helluva lot to lose. Also, u would think if the doc knew "they would put a bullet in his head," that he might've taken steps to avoid that like, o i dunno, security?
PS, u retards who put "first" … really really REALLY pathetic… u have so little to do and worry about that u cant be bothered to actually comment on the article, just envelope the desperate need for approval and admiration for ur talented miscounting skills and inability to have an opinion…BRAVO
snitches get stitches…
I live next to him. The whole place is on freak-out standby. Everyone is staying inside lol
how sad and he's hot too!
Re: samlov – In reguards to your comment, what gives anyone the right to take the lives of people who are doing the right thing. Don't break the law, and people wont have to worry about being "RATTED" out. The "LOWEST OF LOWS" are the people dealing drugs to children to make easy money, or holding entire communities hostage with the threat of violence, for trying to clean up neighborhoods from the SCUM that are ruining their children.
too bad, looks like this guy had a real hot body.
This is my neighbor - Plano is a safe city - rolling eyes Kelsey not necessary. This can and does happen anywhere in America. Bottom line - earn an honest living. It sounds so passe' but crime does not pay. At some point, you'll pay the price and the ready sad story here is that Amanda thought with her heart and not her head and put herself in harms way.
Re: samlov – I reiterate, In reguards to your comment, what gives anyone the right to take the lives of people who are doing the right thing. Don't break the law, and people wont have to worry about being "RATTED" out. The "LOWEST OF LOWS" are the people dealing drugs to children to make easy money, or holding entire communities hostage with the threat of violence, for trying to clean up neighborhoods from the SCUM that are ruining their children.
Man damn
Well
Re: samlov – Drugs is more then 89% the reason for homicides in Baltimore where I live.People need to snitch to free there communities from people like you.Drugs are the downfall of society generations of people are being effected by it right now and people like you are to blame so Thanks Asshole!!
Tom Brady was also named by David. I know this because my cousin and Amanda were BFF's! Also my father is a Dallas Police Officer!
Yeah, this is big news in Dallas. They don't want to confirm a murder-suicide, but it likely was. Steroids are not cool!
look at what you started!!!!
this has hired hit written all over it…
Re: Caroly – YEAH RIGHT!! Tom Brady, have you seen him, he may play Football, but he is not exactly jacked. I am from New England and I do not appreciate you bringing up the name of one of the most dedicated men in the league into this. I don't know if you actually watch the sport but Tom Brady's position does not require that you be the strongest, like most other positions in the game, but it does require that you be SMART, and know your apponent. And my friend, Tom does.
I think he knew he was gonna die if you go to his my space there is a thing he wrote and it sounds like this will eventually be a murder sucide, his girlfriend was very pretty and young it is sooo sad, on his page you can tell how much she loved him but, the postings she had.
Re: samlov – You're a fucking moron. What you do is live life right, and don't get involved with gang-bangers. Guess you grew up in the gutter.
The real question is…who paid the hit man?
Re: jen – Definitely!!
Re: samlov – The "lowest of the low" is the fucking scum who break laws that are in place to protect us all. So yes, by all means, youngsters, don't respect or cooperate with law enforcement or you won't be 'liked' by the fucking scum-sucking putrid pieces of human garbage who prey on the weak, peddle poison to our children, murder innocent people and threaten you with death if you 'squeal' on them.
'Course it is just a matter of time before you're just as dead staying with the shit-eating pond scum anyway. Perhaps you have a chance if you turn away from them and don't listen to brain-dead and cowardly bottom-feeders like "samluv"…..damn you and damn your soul. yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk!
Re: Kelsey – why didn't u sign as "The Kelsey"???
okay what this guy did is snitchin', he ratted everyone else out so he would only get probation. Its drugs, regardless of what kind, im not saying he deserved what he got becuse notheing can ever make murder okay but he did do this to himself, very sad situation. It woudl be different if he was not involved and told the police hey this guy is selling drugs next door then got killed (which by the way is not snitchin'). hen you could not say he brought it on himself. Unfirthunately his death is a product of his lifestyle, sad sad sad
Look, I knew Amanda, and that guy was an abusive psycho. He threatened to kill her if she ever left him and that is exactly what he did. The coward shot this beautiful young woman in the face before turning the gun on himself. I hope he is burning in hell.
karma sure is a bitch!
From buying steroids to double murder. That's quite a nasty leap.
Conscienceless criminal act by some amoral sociopath.
sounds like someone did him in ther should be a major investigation .
It does not surprise me, anyone who seems to know anything about any high-up people, always come up dead. The DC Madam, now this, watch out McClean you could be next!
Re: Erica –
Totally agree here..the ONLY RIP that needs to be mentioned is the one for Beautiful Amanda Jo!
This shithead took her life and then his own… NO WORRIES ERICA..he is def. BURNING IN HELL!!
RIP AMANDA JO!
Very sad… When you play in a world of steroid induced dimwitted testosterone addicted muscle heads, you're bound to get hurt. Hopefully they'll find the steroid freak that killed him.
Re: gotsum – BRAVO..you said it well!
Some skanky ghetto player had one of their homies knock them off. I smell chitlins and fried chicken ALL over this one.
The just had on the Dallas new that he committed suicide. Maybe a case of roid rage?
Just checked the Dallas Morning News, this is what it said……..
1:16 PM CT Mr. Jacobs, 35, and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Amanda Earhart-Savell, 30, a professional fitness competitor, were found shot dead Thursday morning at his Plano home. The Medical Examiner's initial report shows he died of two self-inflicted gunshot wounds to his stomach and head. The office has not yet determined Ms. Earhart-Savell's cause of death. Their investigation continues.
…and that is why you don't rat anybody out.
He got what he deserved.
who the fuck is posting under my 'name'? i did NOT submit comment 36! whoever you are, fuck off! get your own id asshole.
Re: jennif – u r a psycho bitch to think that u r the olny jennif that posts comments. U schizo cunt. Re: jennif –
I have a stanky snatch!!!
Clearly someone who was named fired a hit on him. They should go down the list of players and beat it out of them. Wait. America doesn't convict KILLERS who are in the NFL. IE: OJ SIMPSON
They are saying now that it was a suicide. It's fucking bullshit that he had to take his HOT girlfriend down with him!
This is so sad ,I just got on Amanda's myspace and someone has wrote a beautiful blog for her And she was a truly beautiful girl .
I hope who ever did this burns in hell .
Snitches bitches.
My boyfriend and I both knew David and he was a good person who got messed up with some not so good people. Its horrific and tragic what happened to him.
Re: samlov – gee you must be/are going to be a "wonderful" parent….
umm… i live in plano and yahhh no one is talking about it…
Re: tayeta – ya, no one talks to YOU about it, cus u r stoopid. Otherwise lots of people in Plano r talking about it.
OMG..that's sad
wow that stuf can get really outa hand guess he talked then got taken cared of by the mobs thats gotta suk
WONDER HOW KILL RTHE FUCKER THATS SO SAD BUT HES WAS STUPPID FOR TELLING!!!
RIP SEE PEOPLE DONT GET INVOLVED IN DRUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh and he shot himself and his girlfriend, my dads a lawyer and a police officer told him that they found out on friday that it was in fact self inflicted. just fyi
i live 2 miles from david jacobs. he went to my gym. i never met him, but was told by my trainer at the gym that he was a nice pleasant guy but a hothead at times when it came to his jealousy of amanda jo. david already gave a deposition and copies of emails/texts…which apparently is enough. the news says his in person testimony was just a bonus. the double death has now been ruled a murder suicide, but everyone thinks it's a conspiracy with the police since david sold steroids to them as well. amanda jo was shot several times and david once in the stomach then in the head. who tries to kill themselves by shooting themself in the stomach first, realizes they got it wrong, and then goes for the head?