Former NFL steroids dealer David Jacobs and his girlfriend Amanda Jo Earhart-Savell were found shot to death yesterday in Jacobs’ Plano, Texas home. As reported by The Dallas Morning News:

Investigators would not say if it was a murder-suicide, but people who knew the pair say Mr. Jacobs was jealous and possessive of Ms. Earhart-Savell, a fitness magazine cover girl described by friends as bubbly, attractive and outgoing. Mr. Jacobs had previously told The Dallas Morning News that their almost yearlong relationship was marked by at least two breakups and reconciliations, centered on allegations of cheating on both sides.

 

Jacobs has been criticized recently for providing the NFL with names of players he supplied performance-enhancing drugs with. He also handed over canceled checks, e-mails, text messages and other evidence, in an effort to help “clean up” the sport.

"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," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Thursday. "It is premature to comment on any specific player at this time."

One of the players Jacobs claims he sold steroids to was former Cowboys lineman Matt Lehr. No other player names have been released.

On May 1, Jacobs accepted a plea deal that included three years probation and a $25,000 fine on charges related to steroid trafficking.

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