Model's husband was isolated for years before he was found dead in NYC apartment, friends say
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Jacob Zieben's friendship with Jacob Paulson ended when Zieben began dating model Donald Hood. Paulson expressed concern for Zieben's happiness despite feeling the loss of their friendship. Zieben was later found dead in his apartment with injuries indicating foul play. Authorities discovered the scene after Hood called for help. Allegations of abuse against Hood span back to 2022, leading to pending felony charges. As investigations regarding Zieben's death continue, Hood has faced charges including burglary and remains held at Rikers Island without bail.
"I had no contact with him, and I just wanted him to be happy, and that's all I really cared about. And I was hoping that he was."
"He just vanished," Paulson said this week in a phone interview, choking up.
Donald, a 40-year-old model with over 67,000 Instagram followers, was arrested on July 31 and charged with several crimes, including burglary.
His death came after years of alleged abuse dating to 2022, detailed in a series of charging documents against Donald on felony counts including strangulation and menacing.
Read at NBC News
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