While details are very sketchy at this point, it appears that IFBB Pro Amanda Savell has been found dead in an apparent murder suicide involving convicted steroid dealer Dave Jacobs. While there is no official word yet, the bodybuilding boards and blogs are beginning to tickle in news…
Form Bodysport site admin, Terry:
I just talked to a very reliable source in Texas that knew Amanda very well and is getting information direct from those involved in the case.
Nobody had heard from her for a few days so a friend went looking for her and could not find her anywhere. She went by Amanda’s ex-boyfriends place, Dave Jacobs, and there were mail and newspapers in the yard so she called the police, they entered the home and found Dave Jacobs and Amanda Savell dead in the home of an apparent murder/suicide.
The two had a very rocky relationship and Amanda was very afraid of Jacobs who had repeatedly threatened her life if she were to become involved in another relationship with anyone. She had tried many times to break away from him and start her life over. She wanted to get back into competing again and start a fresh life but reportedly Jacobs continually threatened her life and the life of any man she may get involved with. She had expressed that she felt trapped and that if she left Dallas he would just hunt her down.
At this time the Police are still on scene completing their investigation.
We will update this post as official word comes in – please add comments if you know more about this story, or to express your condolences. Amanda will be missed greatly…
****BREAKING NEWS****
From the Dallas Morning News
Two bodies have been found in the Plano home of convicted steroids dealer David Jacobs, who recently agreed to tell the NFL which football players received banned substances he manufactured in recent years. The identities of the victims were not released pending notification of relatives. Details to follow.