If Someone Had Known is a 1995 American crime drama television film based on a true story, directed by Eric Laneuville.

Katie is arrested by her father and admits to her lawyer, Paul Chambers, that she is guilty, although claiming that she still loves her husband.

Once the trial begins, Katie has trouble proving the intensity of the domestic violence, and she is followed around by Wade Blankenship, Jimmy's best friend, who wants revenge for the killing.

When Sharon attempts to elaborately answer the question of whether or not she reported her sister's bruises to police, the prosecuting attorney cuts her off, forcing her to say only "yes" or "no."

Herbert Evans, an older neighbour of Katie, who was another witness, explains that in his day, whatever happened with another couple, the marriage was "their business".

When everyone walks out after the trial, Jimmy's parents, who at first wanted Katie in prison for the murder, apologise to her for her pain and show regret for not knowing what a violent man their son was.

The film ends, a year later, with Katie laying a flower at Jimmy's grave, then telling Jamie and her newborn second child that they will have a better life.

[2] Writers Alan Landsburg, Susan Cuscuna and Michael Petryni received the Christopher Award for their teleplay.