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This is not your standard underdeveloped Lifetime movie fare. There is nothing superficial about this movie. The characters are fully developed. Let's face it. The best movies on Lifetime are the ones that are two parters. When you are dealing with this kind of material, you need that extra time to develop the plot and characters fully. Valerie Bertinelli is at her best in this. I kind of almost got the impression that she was really just playing herself. The aspect that I found most interesting in the second half of the movie, was the exploration of the Midwestern "Family Values" of the Heartland versus the evil New York/New Jersey devils represented by the Silvanos. Kind of makes you wonder!

This movie epitomizes two telefilm genres (the Sunday Night Tearjerker and the Lifetime Movie) but towers above most examples of both. It aired as a two-parter; the first half told the story of a woman's murder by her husband and his eventual arrest for the crime, while the second concerned the custody battle over the couple's son between her sister (Bertinelli) and his parents (Huddleston and Fletcher).

The first half retains an admirable level of tension throughout, though the crime isn't ever really a mystery. Thankfully, the actual crime is not shown, though the filmmakers found a better way to convey its brutality: the final shot of the first half of the show is one of the most shocking sights I've ever seen on television.

The custody battle in the second part is less suspenseful but raises several interesting questions. The cultural bias by the killer's parents against the evil, urban, ethnic (Italian) family of the victim had some resonance in their son's marriage. Not to overgeneralize, but a friend of mine was married to a man from rural Indiana and his family was a LOT like the people in this film. The filmmakers clearly sided with wife's family on this point--the "moral" Hoosiers are both unattractive and unpleasant. The question of how their "heartland values" produced their monster of a son is never really addressed.

The performances are uniformly excellent and often surprising. Bertinelli and Chris Meloni as her husband prove to be far more than a couple of (very) pretty faces, as does Michael Ontkean as the cold blooded killer. It is important that this not get lost by being lumped in with the scores of similar but inferior TV movies.

I was at some of the filming of this movie (in Wilmington, NC)and it was great. I was also involved in the investigation of this crime.

People always want to know if the book (made first) and the movie are as what actually happened. My answer is that both are Very Close to the actual facts in the matter.

There are some minor differences between the book and the movie but nothing of any value that would drastically change anything. If you have seen the movie - get the book and read it. The book has some of the trial of Dr. Taylor and the movie covers almost nothing of the trial. A forensic pathologist (Doctor)testified at the trial - and the same Dr. testified in OJ's trial.

Questions? Let me know. Bob

This movie is heartwarming and a real tearjerker. I have a copy of it on tape, and I watch it all the time. I never get tired of watching the Taylor's get what they deserved. I really enjoyed watching it over and over again.

Although it's a messed up story, it is the most memorable true story movie I have ever watched. I remember watching it when it first aired when I was 12 with my mom, and have watched it several times since. It is a movie that once you watch it, you never forget it. And it's was a two part movie so it is almost 3 hours long. You are on the edge of your seat the whole time. Such a great cast too & they did such a good job. I haven't read the book yet but look forward to reading it. At least at the end, he gets what he deserves! This is not your typical Lifetime movie. If you like watching true story movies like I do, this is definitely one to watch :)

This is a wonderful made for TV movie that I would highly recommend. It is a tearjerker, so be sure to have a box of Kleenex handy. All though it is long (four hours with commercials) it is worth watching every moment of it over and over again. Valerie Bertinelli's portrayal of a grieving sister is one that should have gotten her at least a nomination for an award, if not won it. The supporting cast is amazing in ever sense of the word as well. This movie cannot be truly appreciated unless you've seen it with your own two eyes. In A Child's Name manages to tap every emotion known to man--sadness, anger, fear and joy. It is certainly a movie that will instantly become a favorite. I am patiently awaiting its release on DVD (hopefully).

I saw this movie many yrs ago and I thought it was so heart wrenching. the cast was great. The story really hits home with me now my daughter died March 16th 2009 hiking in Eagle creek on the trail. She fell to her death 100 ft. Her whole entire family including her friends thinks her boyfriend pushed her. They share a child together and he was living in Portland close by to me and my daughter and the baby. since she's passed he's taken the baby to live in Bend with his parents who I think are evil people. He's limiting my time with my grand daughter and is now trying to get my 19 yr old daughter to be with him and he took out a life insurance policy on her 3 months before she died for more than what he insured himself for. This is all I'm going to say about it. I love my daughter very much and I know she would want me to raise her child. I'm going to fight with everything I have to get custody of her.

Oh where do I begin... It is possible for a cheesy movie to still be good. Some movies, while corny, are delightfully so. This movie has a cheese factor that could beat out the entire state of Wisconsin. Now don't get me wrong, this movie will hook you with the whole "plight to save her dead sister's child from the husband who murdered her" storyline, but that doesn't mean you should sit through it to find out who gets the kid. I happened upon this stereotypical Lifetime movie on a perfectly useful Saturday morning and by the time the film was over, so was the day. It's called a Lifetime movie because it takes a lifetime to watch... For a "based on a true story" movie, it was ridiculously unrealistic. The crime scene was so outrageous and the idea that relatives would be allowed to live in the house while it's under police investigation is so unbelievable it's almost laughable. Sitting down to watch this will mean at least four hours of your life that you will never get back.

I think this movie is one of my most favorite movies on lifetime. I have seen it about 3 or 4 times on lifetime and always wondered when they will release it on DVD. I am amazed how Valerie Bertinelli played a grieving sister who wants to put away her sisters husband and also get custody of her sisters son. She is a wonderful actress, who wont let nothing or no one in her way of getting what should be done. The law enforcers also played a good deed for the grieving family. This movie shows how the law works sometimes, and as for Valerie Bertinelli's character, she did not stop til she and her family won all the way. This movie will have you teary-eyed and thinking how a person could do this to his wife and have his parents believe what he said. I think his family should serve time for helping their son. After you see this movie, you will still think about this movie, you will talk about this movie to your friends. I admire everyone who played in this movie and think they are good actors and actresses.

I was a NJ resident when this case broke in 1984. I remember the story as relayed on the pages of the Asbury Park Press and the conversations around the office. When the Sunday article was published by Peter Maas, I felt a sigh of relief for the family. I later purchased the book by Maas and read it a few times. When the movie first aired, I was married with three children. All of the detailed portrayed in the movie was right on the money.

I recently re-acquired my book (it was stowed in a storage facility up north, along with my DVD) and have re-read it. Domestic violence doesn't go away - it stays with you forever! In reading this book again, I realized that the "child" is now a young man of 25 - the same age his mother was when she was murdered.

This movie is timeless, in so much as there are still women killed by their husbands in such a violent manner, that it begs one to question the existence of a "civilized" society.

This is one of Lifetime's best true story murder stories because it's followed by a custody battle.

The point of view is from the sister of a woman who marries a dentist who murders her. The dentist blames the victim but goes to jail. Then his hateful parents fight for custody of the couple's baby with the dead woman's sister.

There is a memorable scene involving luminol. The actors are good. Valerie Bertinelli is sympathetic as the sister fighting for custody. Chris Meloni plays her husband. Michael Ontkean is so good as the murderous man that this image comes to mind in his subsequent roles. The woman who plays his mother is effectively hateful.

Still good after many years.

I thought this miniseries was an excellent because it shows how much the judicial system can be corrupt. It also showed what families go threw when fighting for a child where a husband has killed his wife and tries to get custody after he has done a horrible crime.

This movie is the best Lifetime movie I've ever seen. I saw it the first time when it was first broadcast in 1991. I spent years trying to find it again because it was just that good. Out of 28 reviews, only 2 or 3 were negative. Guess you can't please everyone, but you sure can please most everyone. You can find the full movie on YouTube.

This movie was about my aunt's (Janice Miller) case. She recounted what happened for me and the movie followed the events very truthfully. I thought it was great for being on T.V. I thought they portrayed my uncle unfairly and spelled his last name wrong( it's gAUdio not gUAdio) but he is not central to the story. The actors had brilliant performances and you had to feel bad for the family of the child. Well that's about all I have to say on this movie. I still cannot believe this movie was actually about my aunt's case. It's nice to see that a relative finally gets recognition for their hard work.I only wish i could find a copy of this that i could buy.

Won't get these 2 hours of my life back. Terrible analogy of light and darkness. If you believe that there is life after death, you don't get a pass to heaven. Sick people deserve what they get. Justice be served.

This is a very engrossing TV movie, well worth watching. The performances are uniformly good. This movie also contains, in my opinion, one of the best scenes ever seen on television. Not to give anything away, I'll just say watch when the girl's parents go to bed in her house! Absolutely sensational.

It's interesting that actors who used to be known as "good guys" like Gregory Harrison and Michael Ontkean (who is one of the stars of this film) go on in the next part of their careers to play sleazes. Guess it's their good looks, but Ontkean is very good as the husband.

I also liked the Italian background present in the film - and the grandfather's reaction to Ontkean!

This movie had a great impact on my life, when you think about it, anyone of us can be a victim of someone as mentally disturbed as Kenneth Taylor. The charm of a Narcissist Psychopath which we find everyday. There are so many sick people out on the loose, it's scary. I saw this movie as a teenager and never forgot about it. The book by Peter Maas is incredible, I bought it through the internet and highly recommend it. I am currently studying Psychology and this character is a very good subject for study. If anyone out there knows where I can purchase this film, I would highly appreciate it. Please send me any information regarding this film to camarito87@hotmail.com Thank you.

this movie was really good i have watched it a million times and every time i watch it i cry. i feel sorry for the family because they had to go through all this the courts, wondering if the Taylor's were going to take the daughter and sisters baby but they didn't get to. i feel for the family i am going through the same thing right know and we all are scared. no body deserves to be treated the way Teresa was and the family does not deserve to be put through this either. and there son now has to grow up with out his real mom but he will always have Angela and her husband to be there for him. Teresa will not be able to meet her daughter in law or her grandkids she will not be able to see her son graduate. she will not be able to be there for Angela's kids or meet them since they have grown up. Teresa's parents will not be able to talk with her or see her laugh they don't get to spend Christmas or thanksgiving with her or there b-days or her b-day with her anymore

It was very well-acted, and it is a very compelling true crime story. I really would like to buy a copy of it! It has been many years since I've seen it, but it has stayed in my memory.