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Christopher Canaan (written by)
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1 February 1994 (USA) more
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Donna Yaklich meets Dennis the policeman and thinks she might have found a good relationship. But Dennis... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Jaclyn Smith ... Donna Yaklich

Brad Johnson ... Dennis Yaklich

Hilary Swank ... Patty Yaklich

David Lascher ... Denny Yaklich - age 18

Carolyn McCormick ... Susie
Andrew Lawrence ... Denny Yaklich - age 5
Ramsay Midwood ... Eddie Greenwell

Jason Kristofer ... Charlie Greenwell
David Gianopoulos ... Jerry
David Byron ... Mike
Lisa Robin Kelly

Gary Hudson
Rosanna Huffman
David Cromwell
Tom Nibley
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Victim of Rage
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Runtime:
91 min
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Donna Yaklich: The average prison sentence for a woman who kills her husband is 15 to 20 years. For a man who kills his wife, 2 to 6 years. I was sentenced to 40 years for conspiracy to commit murder. I've served 5 1/2 years, and I filed for a motion for reconsideration of my sentence, which is currently under review.
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ANY ABUSE SHOULD BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY!, 22 June 2003
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Author: whpratt1 from United States

This true story shocked me with the fact that women are given longer prison sentences than men for killing. Women receive 40 years for killing a husband and men get from 2 to 6 years. WHY IS THAT? The same goes for the wages that men receive over the years, vs women. Jackie Smith(Donna Yaklich) gave an excellent performance in her acting as Donna Yaklich. Brad Johnson (Dennis) made you hate him beyond words, the way he treated his wife. However, there is always a better way to solve a problem in a marriage when the husband becomes a Frankenstein.(even if he is a policeman) Having someone kill for you is no solution to any problem and only makes matters worse. Having to sit in a jail cell for 40 years and think about your horrible decision is WORSE! Donna Yaklich should have screamed HELP, while her husband was busy lifting his WEIGHTS!

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