NYC Model Arrested After Husband Found Stabbed to Death

A shocking case of domestic violence unfolded in Harlem, NYC, leading to the arrest of a male model.

40-year-old Donald Zieben-Hood was arrested and held without bail following the discovery of his 34-year-old estranged husband, Jacob Zieben-Hood, stabbed to death in their apartment. Jacob was found slumped over the toilet, bleeding from multiple stab wounds.

The arrest came after a series of disturbing events:

• Multiple Protection Orders: Jacob had filed several protection orders against Donald due to repeated abuse, with nine domestic incident reports dating back to 2022.
• Previous Violent Incidents: Donald had previously been arrested for allegedly strangling Jacob and was involved in other violent altercations.
• Conflicting Statements: Donald called the police, claiming he woke to find Jacob injured and needing medical attention, but neighbors reported hearing them fighting the night before. Jacob’s father stated Jacob had called to say Donald was attacking him with a knife.

<p>This tragic incident underscores the urgent need to address domestic violence. The investigation is ongoing and homicide charges are being considered.</p>

Donald is currently facing charges of first-degree burglary, weapons possession, and aggravated criminal contempt.